Job Summary:
The Purchasing Manager will take an active role and participate in the direction and implementation of all procurement activities. With a team of direct reports, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for all supply chain activities including: supplier relationship development, logistics, supplier scorecards, material process development, price and contract negotiation, and economic order quantity implementation. The Purchasing Manager will act as a liaison to the Master Scheduler to ensure that all purchased supplies are available as needed. Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure material acceptability standards are consistently achieved.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Maintains staffing responsibilities for the purchasing department, including candidate selection, retention, training and restructuring as needed
• Defines and creates the daily workflow and schedules of the department
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with cross-functional team to identify and manage the procurement of equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions
• Utilizes consistent analysis methodology to assess current material availability and forecast future availability based on visibility of vendor metrics, market demand cycle, delivery system logistics, and other identified variables
• Effectively communicates market condition metrics and merchandise cost reports
• Prepares, directs, and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment
• Defines, documents, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management
• Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids
• Negotiates and resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• Maintains and/or implements purchasing and record keeping systems
• Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers
• Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials
• Administers the departmental budget
• Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Understanding of business and management principles
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
• Minimum five years of experience in related field required
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
• Minimum five years of experience in related field required
Qualified candidates please click below to apply, or forward resume to HR@deltrol.com
