Purchasing Manager
American Woodmark

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.



POSITION PURPOSE:
The Purchasing Manager will plan and negotiate the sourcing, ordering, receipt, and inventory of all raw materials needed to produce our product.





IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.



Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of related progressive procurement management experience in a JIT manufacturing environment
* Minimum of 5 years of experience with ERP planning and procurement modules (Oracle preferred)
* 10 plus years of experience in supply chain management in the home improvement industry is desired
* Demonstrated performance results in the area of best-in-class supply chain management. (Ability to deliver results that impact the bottom line will be considered over simply years of experience)





Skills
* Complete understanding of MRP in both principle and practice
* Ability to deal with supply chain issues requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors and complexity
* Ability to meet or exceed internal and external customer needs consistently with little to no follow-up required
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting normal daily objectives.
* Possess strong management skills including team development, interpersonal relationships flexibility, problem solving, decision making, coaching and feedback
* Strong command of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
* Basic personal computer skills in a networked environment a plus



Education
* A bachelor's degree in Business Management or technical business-related field is preferred



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies that enhance the competitive advantage of both American Woodmark and its customers
* Implement best in class transaction reduction programs to optimize resources and build efficiencies into the procurement process
* Act as a risk manager in the development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships
* Investigate and implement new methods of purchasing commodities and services to reach and maintain inventory targets and market competitiveness
* Lead or participate in various procurement projects as required
* Act as mentor and advisor to staff and subordinates to resolve supply chain, production, and technical problems
* Perform what if and post activity/event analyses as tools for continuous improvement
* Assist the Director of Procurement in reaching departmental business goals and objectives
* Act as a liaison between the Procurement and Global Sourcing teams to ensure supplier quality and on time delivery meet production needs
* Work closely with internal customers and external suppliers to identify, assess, and improve weaknesses in the supply chain and supply chain process
* Perform other duties as required or assigned
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* This position will not have direct reports



SCOPE - EXPECATIONS:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear.
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is occasionally required to stand.
* Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
* Reports to: Director of Purchasing
* Occasional weekend work may be required.
* Travel Requirements:
o Travel of up to 10% may be required to manufacturing locations or suppliers.
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.









BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled