I.

Job Summary:

Manages and coordinates the procurement of materials, components, supplies, services, etc., essential to the operation, ensuring that purchases be of the required quality and quantity, at the most economical costs, and of timely delivery.

II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Oversees and participates in the procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery. Ability to dive into the data to understand fundamentals of the performance to make decisions on supplier selection(s).
• Guides, assists, and negotiates to satisfactory conclusion important or major purchasing contracts. This includes understanding of commodity index evaluations.
• Researches and develops competent suppliers of high-quality components by overseeing and participating in the preparation of bids, proposals, or other informational requests. Evaluates requested materials and makes recommendations.
• Reviews and evaluates the relations of purchasing personnel with existing suppliers. Recommends methods of communications, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contacts suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolves issues.
• Oversees and participates in the general development of testing and evaluation techniques used to evaluate supplier material and supplier and operations quality.
• Oversees and participates in the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes and problems, required adjustments, future strategic objectives, etc.
• Participates in the development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier and material effectiveness, price, and reliability. Works with other department managers to develop factors to be considered and results to be used.
• Participates in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives. Works with other departmental managers in the laying out and planning of potential future operational changes.
• Participates in and coordinates internal programs, such as communications, vacation schedules, job analysis and evaluation, employee performance reviews, wage administration, etc.
• Maintains currency with respect to technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as needed.

III. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Medium or Heavy-Duty Truck Equipment Knowledge (specifications or maintenance)
• Six Sigma Training (nice to have)

IV. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor. – office setting

Ability to Travel 5-10% of year

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.