Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Purchasing and Materials Manager in our Lawrence, KS location. This role as a strategic and operational leader for Amarr Supply Chain, is tasked with the supervision and direction of purchasing and material planning. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning and execution of operational purchasing/planning activities. Assist the sourcing organization in the overall performance of the supply line Escalate supplier performance issues in a timely manner Support strategic sourcing efforts and projects as assigned. Monitor and manage KPIs Other duties as assigned. THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: Trains and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Ability to coach and develop different levels of buyer planners. Recommends team staffing needs. Works cross functionally to achieve success in identified accountabilities. Establishes and maintains proper purchasing practices. Monitors adherence. Negotiates price and delivery on purchased items (delegated ownership coordinated with sourcing team). Ensures accurate records are maintained (payment terms, standards, etc., supplier information, MRB, Rejections, etc.). Ensure discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner (3-way match, receiving, etc.). Oversee the development and implementation of processes and systems to improve purchasing/planning efficiency. Act as a subject matter expert for planning/buying function. Coordinate performance reviews with suppliers and ensures supplier scorecards are maintained and communicated in a timely manner. Works to resolve supply issues escalated by Buyer/ Planners, collaboratively. Escalate issues to the appropriate channels in a timely manner. Maintain and publish KPI’s. Collaborate cross-functionally for continuous improvement of material flow, utilization analysis and supply chain optimization (lean methodology, economic order methodologies, etc.). Implement methodologies (PFEP, Kanban, and Pull Systems) to ensure cost-effective material flow and inventory control.