Tonka Water is Hiring a Purchasing Manager!

Tonka Water is seeking to hire an experienced manager to supervise our Purchasing Department. 


A successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Four year college degree in business, engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Three years experience in a production control role for a heavy industrial fabrication facility.
• Three years managerial experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Capable of resolving project and operational issues in a timely and cost effective manner
• Experienced in negotiating and knowledgeable about contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven record of team formation and/or team leadership
• High integrity and able to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to travel

Duties of the position include: 

• Manage the procurement of all project based needs
• Monitor the status of Tonka Water and subcontracted fabrication shops for capacity, capabilities, schedules and quality
• Lead all supply chain management activities including identifying new suppliers, new products, quality issues, negotiations, etc.
• Coordinate with our design team and fabrication shops to continuously improve the manufacturability of Tonka Water’s design
• Communicate material pricing and inflation information to Estimating and management on a regular basis.
• Report to appropriate personnel and committees on a periodic basis the status of Tonka Water and subcontract fabrication shops and other significant suppliers
• Develop and maintain operating processes and procedures that provide for efficient and effective department performance
• Process purchase orders, change orders and claims pertaining to Tonka Water projects
• Coordinate fabrication shop schedules with inspection and maintain good working relationships with the tank fabricators
• Participate in operational meetings and process improvements, and design reviews
• Perform reviews, training, disciplinary actions and other duties related to maintaining department personnel

We offer a friendly atmosphere and a full benefits package including:

• Medical insurance with subsidized Health Savings Account
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary dental insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition and health club reimbursement 

Click here to view the full posting and apply, or email jobs@tonkawater.com for more info.