Purchasing Manager

Who We Are:

Nugent Sand Company, located in Norton Shores, MI, is the leader in industrial lake sand. We have been supplying incredibly consistent, quality sand for use in the automotive, building products, mining, agriculture, and energy application industries all over the United States since 1912. Our success is attributed to our process, created by foundrymen for foundrymen built on generations of refinement and rigorous quality control measures AND our team of dedicated, deeply experienced problem solvers.

Core Values:

• Consistent Quality
• Make an Impact
• Do What You Say You Will
• Best-in-class Service

Nugent Sand Company is currently looking for a full-time Purchasing Manager to join our team! If you are a self-directed, detail-oriented, analytical servant leader who is looking for an opportunity to grow and advance your career through growing the careers of your team, apply today.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, in this role you will get to work closely with management, production, maintenance and sales to procure goods and services necessary for all sectors of our business. Additionally, you will get to:

• Work collaboratively across functions to understand business procurement needs and to provide each department with supplies in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality and the delivery of goods and services.
• Analyze supply costs and proposals to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Process company-wide purchasing requests for equipment, various parts, tools and marketing materials.
• Maintain procurement files to ensure business continuity and assist with long-term maintenance planning
• Identify and select suppliers based on safety, quality, service, cost and sustainability.
• Ensure purchase orders are managed effectively throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Track and report on KPIs related to procurement activities and implement improvements based on analysis and feedback.
• Participate in supplier/vendor qualification and/or performance audits.
• Reconcile invoices in partnership with Accounting and work diligently to prevent future discrepancies.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and warehouse accuracy/replenishment.
• Incorporate FIFO principles to monitor consumable inventories for min/max quantities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Our ideal candidate will have/be:

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the sourcing or procurement function, preferably within the mining industry, with a focus in sand mining.
• Prior experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to effectively drive and navigate change and pressure in the face of shifting priorities, competing demands and deadlines.
• Process orientated with an eye for continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft product suite.
• Able to wear proper PPE including steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
• Current unencumbered Driver's License

What You'll Get:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A relaxed, family first work environment with a high level of mutual respect and support
• 100% company paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family effective immediately
• 401K with 50% match on the first 5% of employee deferral after 1 year of service and an additional discretionary employer contribution after the first year of service.
• Company provided short and long-term disability, and employee group life (3x annual salary) and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 10 paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer.