Purchasing Manager - 1898

York, SC 29745, USA Req #3831

Monday, March 17, 2025

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

Oversees the work of a team of buyers or purchasing clerks who purchase goods or services, both direct and indirect.

Job Duties

Ensure all purchases adhere to established policies and procedures
Prepare and deliver purchase orders or requisitions, place orders with vendors and follow up to ensure delivery, resolve issues or concerns and verify invoices in order to approve payment
Coordinate procurement strategy and direct material forecasts
Maintain records of completed orders or payments
Manage supplier relationships and performance records (supplier scorecards)
Manage spending and identify material cost out opportunities
Review and negotiate contracts (indirect services and direct materials)
Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and practices
Lead and direct the work of other employees
Typically have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions
Typically require a master's degree and/or 5-10 years of experience
Experience with Global supply chains

Competencies/ Skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
Detail oriented
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to understand and follow directions

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Other details

Job Family Supply Chain Supervisory
Pay Type Salary

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York, SC 29745, USA