Purchasing Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the system of ordering materials (MRP/Crystal reports, etc.), supplies, equipment, and their storage.
• Updating material and production routing sheets, and updating our customers' price list.
• Solicit bids from potential suppliers, and assess their quality and reliability.
• Evaluate price proposals and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Communicating with all department representatives for supplies and budget guidelines.
• Create purchase orders for materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Ensure accuracy of all orders.
• Communicate orders to suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to verify shipment details (quantity, pricing, and availability).
• Track and expedite orders.
• Confer with department representatives and suppliers to resolve issues or eliminate delays.
• Create Purchasing/Materials correspondence with limited supervision/direction.
• Resolve Invoice problems.
• Check all deliveries/packages and distribute appropriately.
• Develop strategies and monitor performance to optimize inventory levels and report status.
• Develop the organization's procurement rules and regulations.
• Manage Receiving personnel, provide daily assignments, and perform annual reviews.
• Perform other duties related to purchasing as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management preferred, High School diploma or equivalent degree (GED) with 5 years of related experience and/or training will be considered.
• Understanding the flow of goods and services through a manufacturing business.
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools (Macola or SAP Business One preferred).
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, company handbook, and procedure manuals.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to solve problems.
• Attention to detail.
• Competence in stock control and inventory procedures with the ability to develop and maintain new SOP's.
• Ability to manage time and organize.
• Ability to organize others' work.
• Ability to train and develop direct reports.
• Proficient in computer skills in MS Word and Excel.