Purchasing Manager
Company: Tenneco
Location: Sevierville
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Perform functions to direct and control materials management and
purchasing work groups. Procures tooling, equipment, raw materials,
component parts and supplier service at the lowest possible cost
consistent with accepted standards of quality and service within
established time frames. Manage activities of those engaged in the
movement of raw or finished materials, storage, production
scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control activities. Engage in
the more sensitive negotiations for critical and high value items.
Control, measure and regulate efficient inventory levels of
materials, commodities and purchased items, and determines final
disposition. Select, develop and supervise staff. Develop,
determine and implement policies, procedures and programs. Serve as
member of plant manager's staff; participate in policy setting,
financial planning (LRPs, OPs, Monthly Plans, etc.) and various
plant staff initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Is responsible for maintaining inventory levels to manufacture the
product while meeting OP requirements and re-establishing material
standards each year. Analyzing system requirements giving advice
and making decisions regarding business systems analysis, design,
development and maintenance. Decisions are made which could impact
the safety and wellbeing of employees under direct supervision.
Analysis and decisions made by the person in this position impact
the bottom line of the business unit.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Keywords: Tenneco, Knoxville , Purchasing Manager, Executive , Sevierville, Tennessee
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