Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager at AGI is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the purchasing department and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. This includes managing the receipt of materials, ensuring contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent, securing competitive prices, and overseeing personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, and supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Control purchasing department budgets.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Interview, hire staff, and oversee staff training in purchasing department while coordinating with HR.
• Oversee personnel issues with your staff and conduct annual reviews.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise cost.
• Administer online purchasing systems.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)
• Experience: Four to ten years related experience
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook
• Other Requirements: Experience in steel manufacturing setting required. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and KanBan philosophies.