Purchasing Manager

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager. The primary focus of the Purchasing manager is the procurement of all materials (both direct and indirect), components and contracted services. All positions are responsible for contributing to a safe work place and minimizing negative impacts by complying with the EHS policies, procedures, work instructions outlined in the EHSMS Training Assessment for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products,assets including major fixed assetsand acceptable substitutions.
• Coordinates withCorporate and local contract compliance including financial, quality and administrative terms and conditions and other contractual issues.
• Conduct reviews of suppliers as necessary, using TVA database to record and report.
• Conduct surveys of alternate or competitive sources of all supplies as necessary.
• Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
• Maintain, review, and update internal systems and recordkeeping systems as they relate to purchasing and interface with other company functions such as accounts payable, receiving, maintenance, and other areas.
• Develop and maintain any direct reports to monitor the Purchasing function.
• Responsible for managing the placements of inventoried and non-inventoried MRO supplies as well as indirect non-repetitive purchases. This also includes sub-contracted services.
• Must have knowledge of shipping arrangements and documentation for domestic and international.

EDUCATION:Bachelors degree in related field required. Advanced degree and certification in the purchasing field are encouraged and beneficial.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures and practices.

• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have previous experience or training on a personal computer and printer and utilize word processing and computer spreadsheets.
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with internal staff as well as external supplier base.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop systems and procedures to manage procurement function.
• Knowledge and/or experience with the standards of QS, ISO, and other quality systems and programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.