Admin-Purchasing Manager-1st shift - Columbus, IN

NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC.

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Report To: Director

Location: Site

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the purchase of all goods and services required to manufacture products in accordance with NTN Purchasing Policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all direct and indirect material, services, supplies and freight negotiations of $400M/yr.
• Extensive knowledge of the legal aspects of purchasing, contracts and leases.
• Possess the highest ethical standards
• Ability to manage major complex programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
• Process purchase orders to meet the needs of all operations.
• Manage purchasing terms and conditions.
• Maintain & revise the Supplier Manual to comply with all Company and third party requirements. Insure all suppliers comply with the Supplier Manual.
• Supervise, train and develop the Purchasing and component scheduling staff including performance reviews.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Establish goals for cost improvement that insure the material costs will meet business plan objectives. Monitor progress and report results to executive management on a monthly basis.
• Solicit quotations for all raw materials, parts, services and outside processes to insure the best cost and a smooth start-up of all new programs.
• Coordinate major contract negotiations with other company facilities that have like suppliers.
• Continually monitor the delivery and quality performance of all suppliers and take necessary actions to insure the highest level of performance.
• Continually review production requirements and insure sufficient orders are placed and that the supply base has capacity to fulfill the production needs.
• Have an intimate knowledge of IATF and customer specific requirements and insure the department maintains the required records. Continually evaluate the risk of all suppliers and audit suppliers as needed.
• Conduct new supplier evaluations.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier list.
• Monitor Company records of steel receipts, scrap shipments, and compare to the supplier's invoices or records to insure accuracy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement in an automotive industry environment.
• Be proficient in JDE or similar ERP software.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office application - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to professionally present oneself in both written and oral presentations.

As a global leader in precision automotive components, NTN Driveshaft offers a dynamic environment where innovation, integrity, and operational excellence are at the core of everything we do. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence purchasing strategy at scale and contribute directly to our continued growth and success.

Submit your application at www.ntnamericas.com and take the next step in your career with a world-class manufacturing team.