Manager Purchasing

A big reason why Boyd CAT has been able to thrive for over a combined 150 years is our people. Each day, our team strives to adhere to the core values of integrity, commitment, excellence, and service that have sustained our company through the decades. Our focus is to hire the most qualified applicants, provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed, and support them throughout their careers.

The Purchasing Manager will provide strategic leadership and management of purchasing activities to align with company financial goals. Responsible for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective procurement processes that contribute to financial efficiency and resource management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with company objectives.
• Cultivate strong vendor relationships to ensure high-quality and cost-effective supply of goods and services.
• Lead negotiations for key contracts and agreements to maximize cost savings and value.

Budget and Expense Management

• Oversee budget allocation for purchasing across departments and branches, ensuring cost control without compromising quality.
• Analyze purchase data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Manage the capital expenditure review process, ensuring compliance with financial policies and providing insights to the CFO.

Operations and Process Optimization

• Implement best practices for purchasing processes, including on-line ordering systems, to streamline procurement.
• Evaluate and optimize vendor performance through data analysis and strategic sourcing techniques.
• Maintain accurate vendor documentation and past purchase records to leverage historical data for future procurement.

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, train, and mentor purchasing staff, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with company core values.
• Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and development plans to enhance skill sets and productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and encourage innovative ideas to advance departmental effectiveness.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Information Services, and other departments to support company-wide purchasing needs.
• Maintain clear communication channels, proactively resolving cross-functional issues related to procurement.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports to the CFO on procurement metrics, budget variances, and vendor performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Business, experience in Purchasing function
• Management/Supervisor experience required
• Willingness to learn, be trained, and coach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with team members and customers
• Experience with EFP software, especially inventories and fixed assets
• Advanced Excel skills
• Highly self-directed
• Travel to evaluate new products, and for training, or assisting other employees and travel to branches or other locations as required to perform assigned duties
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle operators' license
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands

  REPORTING LOCATION

• This position reports to 10001 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223.
• This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days of in-office presence each week. Remote work may be allowed for the remaining days, with flexibility based on business needs and alignment with department policies.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety glasses, steel-toe boots, safety vests, etc., when appropriate or required per shop, customer or site location

• Not required on a daily basis

CORE VALUES:

Safety--- Priority, Goal, Commitment

Enthusiasm--- Passion, Excitement, Positive Attitude

Respect--- Family, Cooperation, Concern

Velocity--- Urgency, Eagerness, Efficiency

Integrity--- Trustworthy, Fairness, Honest

Commitment---Teamwork, Accountability, Ownership

Excellence--- Quality, Knowledge, Continuous Improvement