Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

Oversees the activities of the Purchasing Department in procuring materials equipment and services. Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives. Participates in major contract negotiations with top suppliers to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices. Reviews and approves large purchases over buyers limits.

Essential Job Duties

Supervise assigned staff including establishing and communicating performance expectations provide positive and constructive feedback conduct performance reviews and determine training and development needs and make hiring and terminating decisions while conforming to company policies and procedures

Purchase required items identified in the Made2Manage (M2M) system que for specific jobs while maintaining all inventory levels

Purchase required items identified on the pick list that are not in the M2M que and/or make corrections to the inventory

Verify prices and delivery times prior to placing orders when using a Purchase Order

Develop and create a list of buyout updates of jobs with Purchase Order vendor due dates

Run reports listing items needed to purchase and make purchases based on department requests

Follow up on orders placed with vendors

Work with Receiving and notify the vendor if the wrong part is received or repairs are needed and make the necessary corrections

Notify Engineering to correct problems with M2M parts

Pull and archive closed and completed purchase orders

Give the Driver a trip route list for pick up and deliveries

Request COD checks from Accounting and verify all purchase order information prior to releasing the check

Assist with Stock Room needs and obtain price and availability information for Customer Service

Other Duties

Correct purchase order errors by verifying the price and availability of parts

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor s degree in Accounting Business or closely related field or six years Purchasing experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience

Six years experience supervising or leading a Purchasing department required preferably in a manufacturing environment

Proficient in Word Excel and Outlook; knowledge of M2M a plus

Must have ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Selfmotivated team player with the ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment

Ability to adhere to ethical principles that reflect the highest standards of organizational and individual behavior and comply with all laws and regulations

Possess effective organization and time management skills be detail oriented use good judgment manage competing priorities for multiple projects and consistently meet all deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively with others and foster cooperative relationships and credibility at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to follow through have excellent problem solving skills possess effective negotiation skills and be cost conscious

Bilingual in Spanish a plus