Purchasing Manager

Build your future with New Way Trucks!

New Way Trucks is a family-owned company spanning three generations. We combine family values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. We are a company with small-town values and a Global impact. New Way is the largest private refuse equipment manufacturer in North America with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond.

Currently we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team and be an essential part of our manufacturing team. This person will be responsible for a wide variety of purchasing activities including but not limited to raw materials, parts, supplies, and services with responsibility of identifying, assessing, qualifying, selecting, and managing overall performance of domestic and foreign suppliers. We are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Oversees and manages the company's procurement program and purchase order process devising and sourcing strategies.
• Establish strong relationships with vendors, facilitate communication, and work to ensure production and delivery targets are met.
• Negotiates and implements contracts, terms, and supply agreements to ensure all manufacturing goods are of the best quality, purchased at the most competitive rate and delivered on time.
• Lead the evaluation of suppliers and work to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analyzing vendor performance.
• Direct efforts to improve supply chain efficiency, maintain product quality standards, and reduce costs.
• Develop and carry out strategies, policies, and procedures for the procurement of supplies for the entire organization.
• Manages, leads, and mentors a small dynamic team of purchasing professionals to achieve all financial goals and objectives and meet established service standards.
• Continually improves procurement methods, analyzes industry trends and develops best practices.
• Ensures supplier adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.
• Assesses supplier financial capability and managing procurement of purchased parts in support of cost reduction and product design projects.
• Participate in new product development across departments to identify and source new materials and suppliers.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Provide timely information on potential shortages or price variations that may have an impact on the operations and profitability of the organization.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

To Perform this Job Successfully:

• BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Operations preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 Plus years of proven purchasing/procurement management experience in Manufacturing or Transportation industry.
• Proven contract management and strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to adapt and master Company programs relating to duties.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task wand work with a high sense of urgency with minimal supervision in a fast- paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of bill of materials, job routing, productivity, efficiency, job costing and inventory.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Why New Way Trucks?

• Family Owned: Experience a close-knit atmosphere where every team member is valued, and contributions recognized.
• Midwest Values: Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations.
• Innovation at Heart: We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people.
• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now!

This job description describes the general nature, the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the work environment and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.