MOC Products Company Inc.
(MOC®) is a leading provider of innovative products, equipment, and technology solutions for the automotive industry since 1954.
Headquartered in Pacoima, CA., MOC® maintains and manufactures over 300 products, tools, and customized service-drive programs.
We operate regional facilities throughout the United States and have a network of Distributors covering the US, Mexico, and numerous foreign countries.We are seeking for a Purchase Manager with a solid background in purchasing and supply chain management.
This position manages all purchasing functions to ensure achievement of Operational objectives.
Takes a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations, and implementing changes.
The role is key to leading the Company forward in securing quality suppliers of materials and components covering price delivery and quality targets.
The ensures that training and development of the team is kept at the forefront of daily activities and supports all members of the purchasing department.
The role has a clear project focus, supporting the purchasing function at a strategic level to help achieve objectives required to aid production of existing and new product development.
The primary objective is negotiating the most favorable pricing and terms for the company from vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities * Manage and control the company’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of materials and finished parts for production.
* Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
* Establish strategic relationships with key domestic and offshore suppliers who are aligned to the company’s needs.
Identify new suppliers, agree to terms, and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
* Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.G., Sales, Engineering, Production, and Business Development.
* Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spending.
* Visit suppliers both domestically and abroad to ensure their processes, capacity and facilities meet the needs of the company.
Such visits may be at short notice.
* Carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements.
* Negotiate purchasing agreements and contracts with domestic and international vendors to achieve maximum savings without sacrificing quality, quantity, or terms.
Use knowledge and learned strategies to avoid cost increases and obtain price concessions.
* Determine the most cost-effective method of procurement, such as direct purchase, blanket orders and bid.* Maintain and track key performance indicators such as purchase price variance, delivery, diversity, defect levels and other information required by management.
* Maintain computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
* Prepare reports including conclusion and recommendations related to operational issues.
* Manage vendor performance related to delivery delays and nonconforming goods or services.
Ensure that vendors take corrective actions and as needed, find alternative sources.
* Collaborate with technical and sales departments on the evaluation of new and existing materials and their successful integration with the production end of the business.
This includes identifying current and future trends in the global marketplace.
* Monitor raw material and commodity market pricing fluctuation to determine if material cost increases/decreases are anticipated or justified.
Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business, ideally with a specialty in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
MBA preferred; CPM or CPIM preferred.
* Five to eight years of Purchasing experience, with a minimum of five years in a managerial capacity in the automotive, manufacturing, packaging, or petrochemical industries.
* Prior procurement knowledge of petrochemicals, surfactants, packaging components, aerosols, plastics, machined parts, and electronics.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Dynamics AX ERP System.* Strong negotiating, problem solving and analytical skills.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritize, follow procedures and policies.
* Strong telephone skills and effective communication with vendors.
* Good math skills, basic accounting, and costing skills* Excellent writing skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete projects on time.
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