Do you have a proven track record of accomplishments in purchasing for industrial manufacturing? Our client in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to handle Their company's procurement activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Employment: Temp to Hire

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Shift: 1st shift flexible schedule

Qualification Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Analyzes markets and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
• Designs, implements, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Arranges for the disposal of surplus material.
• Purchases steel and manufacturing supplies.
• Coordinates raw material shipments.
• Manages and coordinates sublet fabrication.
• Arranges for disposal of scrap.
• Aids in the maintenance and of plant equipment and facility.
• Leads, and manages all purchasing initiatives to maximize organizational efficiency and profitability
• Develop and enforce purchasing policies and procedures and internal controls
• Support Company management with performance analysis
• Identify and communicate internal risks and opportunities to company management
• Purchase material within budget and required delivery schedule.
• Perform special projects as assigned by company management

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
• Competitive benefit package provided including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, vacation & holiday, etc.

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