VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYWe are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Purchasing Manager to manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Responsibilities:- Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
- Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints.
- Identify and source new suppliers and vendors.
- Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database.
- Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements.
- Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
- Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements.
- Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
- Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
- Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases.
- Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors.
- Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
- Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders.
- Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures.
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives.
- Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
- Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department.
- Manage performance, development, and motivate purchasing staff.
- Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.
- Additional business needs assigned by Operations Manager
- Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
Requirements: - Proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, preferred.
- Experience in purchasing and procurement.
- Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.
- high competency level in MS Office applications & Eclipse ERP preferred.
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.
Benefits- Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Specified Holiday Pay
Disclaimer:This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.
