Purchasing Manager

1. Supplier Relationship Management:
   
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
  
• Negotiate terms and conditions to ensure the best possible pricing and quality.
  
2. Cost Tracking and Management:
   
• Monitor and track the costs of purchased items for various projects.
  
• Prepare cost analysis reports and provide insights to the VP of Purchasing.
  
3. Quality Assurance and Control:
   
• Conduct QA/QC checks on items leaving the warehouse and upon arrival at project sites.
  
• Ensure all items meet the required standards and specifications.
  
4. Inventory Management:
   
• Manage and track inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for ongoing projects.
  
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize waste and inefficiencies.
  
5. Logistics Coordination:
   
• Coordinate the logistics of transporting items to project sites.
  
• Ensure timely delivery of items in accordance with project schedules.
  
6. Delivery Scheduling:
   
• Schedule deliveries of purchased items to align with project timelines.
  
• Communicate effectively with project managers and site coordinators to avoid delays.
  
7. Organizational Documentation:
   
• Create and maintain organizational charts detailing all purchased items quantities costs and other relevant information.
  
• Update records regularly and ensure accuracy.
  

Requirements

• Organizational Skills: Must be extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Attention to Detail: Strong detail orientation to ensure accuracy in cost tracking inventory management and QA/QC processes.
  
• Relationship Driven: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
  
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
  
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Solid background and understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.
  

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
  
• Experience in a projectbased environment.
  
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g. CSCP CPIM).