Purchasing Manager - Louisville, NE

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Establishes, communicates and assigns job responsibilities to storeroom employees.
• Supervises and executes the purchase of supplies and materials for operation and maintains a specified level of inventory in the storeroom.
• Collaborates with other department managers to discuss material and other supply requirements. Conducts purchasing activities so as to meet those requirements.
• Reviews & corrects problematic invoices.
• Processes and submits purchase orders for filing; monitor status of open purchase orders.
• Negotiates with vendors to achieve cost-effective purchasing transactions while maximizing quality, customer service, and desired delivery times.
• Manages inventory and equipment in the Avantis database to ensure part numbers are accurate and inventory records are updated.
• Manages the verification and approval process and receives reports.
• Maintains updated records of daily purchasing activities through Bentley software.
• Participates in plant programs and meetings.
• Heads Inventory Leadership team for review of stocking levels and inventory management.
• Manages the Purchasing process per Company guidelines.
• Monitors service vendors’ contractual and insurance requirements to meet established compliance levels through Avetta.
• Prepares reports regarding purchasing activities.
• Ensures that purchase orders are signed and authorized by required personnel.
• Manages invoices and transactions to prevent the occurrence of Received Not Invoiced (RNI) outside the normal transaction lead time.
• Mandates and ensures that purchasing policies are followed for both procurement and inventory management.
• Provides support and training for the Accounts Payable clerk where applicable
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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