Purchasing Manager

Posted on April 04, 2022

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's procurement activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Purchasing contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate).
Researching and evaluating vendors/contracts to ensure it is in compliance with government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation).
Developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Backing up purchasing clerk to include ordering of supplies/goods, equipment and material, reviewing, and processing/issuing of purchase order.
Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
Performing other related functions

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related degree
Must have 5 years purchasing experience ideally in the same position
Solid data analysis, inventory management and problem resolution skills
Strong analytical based thinking
Team oriented, self-starter working toward bettering the internal process for all
Strong understanding of inventory management principles
Effective ability to streamline shipments to reduce shipping cost and overhead for
the company
Knowledge of logistics (domestic and international)
High attention to detail, solid planning, and scheduling skills
Ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively
Knowledge and experience working with international vendors
Excellent communication skill at all levels of the organization
MS Office including Word, Outlook, advanced Excel Skills
Versatile, tenacious and people orientated
Highly self-motivated and directed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

6 hour shift
Monday to Friday

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