Purshasing Manager

years of supervisory experience

JOB SUMMARY

Performs strategic procurement activities across multiples categories of spend. Supervises the process of sourcing and purchasing essential materials for production operations. The Purchasing Manager researches materials suppliers, compares costs and works closely with production operations to ensure alignment of material procurement and receipt; investigates alternatives to streamline inventory levels and implements effective solutions

Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies

Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Planning and overseeing the work of the Purchasing Department

Performs cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

Assess, manage, and mitigate risks

Develops procurement rules and regulations

Buys goods and services for the company

Discusses/negotiates contracts including optimal terms with vendors

Evaluates quality, price, reliability, technical support and availability of goods and services.

Coordinate with production to maintain appropriate inventories considering pricing and deliverability.

Maintain price quotes RFP (Request for proposal)

Maintain and establish multi-source vendors

Lead projects for business area contributions to strategic initiatives

KEY COMPETENCIES

Decision Making/Judgement

Planning and Organization

Development of Subordinates/Staff

Cost Effectiveness

Initiative

Excel, Word, Access

Multitask

Strong negotiation & decision-making skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job Knowledge

Leadership

Problem Solving

Teamwork/Team Leadership

· Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

· Ten (10) plus years of proven work experience in Purchasing and Inventory/Materials Management required

· Experience in industrial manufacturing preferred

· Experience with international sourcing preferred

· Five (5) years of supervisory experience required

· Proven experience in vendor management

· Experience in manufacturing ERP/MRP systems

· Must be able to read blueprints or shop prints

Purshasing Manager

Snelling Jacksonville FL

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