Purchasing Manager

Allient Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Dayton, Ohio to direct and coordinate purchasing activities for raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Establishes purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs.
• Develops cost-effective procurement procedures for a variety of materials.
• Prepares and assigns purchase orders and change notices to purchasing agents.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Monitors economic, industrial, and market trends affecting prices and delivery conditions.
• Reviews and monitors requisitions, supply sources, quotations, and terms.
• Recommends major purchases based on price changes or unusual availability situations.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for compliance with company policy.
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure delivery, quality, and price commitments are met.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures, studies workflow, and recommends improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or buyer experience required.