Job Overview
Responsibilities for Purchasing Manager
- Manage the purchasing process focused on planning and negotiating the purchasing aspects of the company
- Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers
- Manage all aspects of purchasing activities to support contract awards
- Monitor and control inventory levels
- Manage order acknowledgement / confirmations
- Monitor receiving / incoming inspections
- Manage the purchasing teams activities
- Review new proposals for the company identifying opportunities to increase competitiveness
- Communicate with Program Management, Proposals and sales team to positively effect working strategies
- Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance, monitor supplier KPI's
- Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems
- Identify new suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability
Qualifications for Purchasing Manager
- BA degree in a related field preferred or 10 years prior experience working in the purchasing department in related industry
- Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends
- Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry
- Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport
- Positive and professional demeanor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great team player
- Flexible work extended hours as necessary
Direct Reports
- Purchasing Team (Buyers)
- Warehouse Team
