Job Title:

Sr Manager, Corporate Purchasing

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this position is responsible for overseeing vendor pricing, the negotiation of contracts, and the purchase of maintenance parts, materials, equipment and shop supplies. The incumbent will perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to discipline, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist team in procuring quotes for various parts and shop items, including any specialized equipment and tooling related items; negotiate prices, terms and conditions with vendors and challenge product specifications for long-term procurement commitments
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to discipline, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance
• Consult on tractor and trailer parts related issues, campaigns, tooling, and equipment modifications in MFG meetings
• Direct corporate support department on procurement of support tooling for terminals, service trucks, and remote locations
• Create technical forecasts, plans, provisions and controls for the company’s material investments
• Develop parts budgets; monitor expenses related to inventory management in order to maintain the budget
• Advise parts managers in the field on the analysis and disposition of overstock parts/tools and the coordination of returns and credit with vendors
• Oversee purchase requisitions for various business unit leaders & fleet support locations; monitor freight charge exceptions related to parts shipping on purchase orders
• Approve new vendor forms to facilitate new sources of supply; monitor and report on vendor quantity and contracts
• Select new parts vendors, negotiate contract prices, terms and conditions, and challenge product specifications; manage all supplier contracts and monitor compliance with long-term procurement commitments

Shift Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED with 5-7 years of inventory, purchasing, and/or related experience
• Posses a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per JBH standards.

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced deductive reasoning skills
• Advanced math skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Experience in conducting research
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience with influencing and collaborating across groups
• Experience with statistics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning new technologies/software applications
• Self-motivated Travel up to 40%.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Purchasing/Procurement, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation

Job Opening ID:

00600826 Sr Manager, Corporate Purchasing (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.