Purchasing Manager

Company Description

ARAMCO IMPORTS, INC., is a manufacturing and importing company based in Commerce, CA that specializes in a variety of everyday products ranging from cookware and appliances to toys and specialty food. With over 40 years of experience, Aramco Imports is committed to providing high quality products at an affordable price to customers by importing large quantities from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. Their flagship brand, Alpine Cuisine, has been offering quality and innovative cookware, glassware, kitchen gadgets, and accessories for over 30 years.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement activities and ensure that all purchasing processes run smoothly. As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing team, developing and implementing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, product development, marketing, and the procurement process. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to work closely with various departments, including production, logistics, and finance, and people management.

 Responsibilities:

• Identifying products, services and equipment to be purchased
• Verifying the key suppliers for each procurement
• Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identifying costs
• Overseeing daily activities of the purchasing department, including delegating tasks and supervising the team.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Establishing quality control and ensuring that bought stock meets company standards
• Managing procurement budget and preparing cost estimates
• Review and analyze processes to reduce overall departmental costs
• Review and analyze processes to reduce slow moving items and associated costs.
• Compiling and maintaining purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, materials management, and inventory management.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in supply chain management or purchasing.
• Experience in cost reduction and supply management.
• Experience in supplier management and purchase orders.
• Exceptional mathematical and multitasking skills
• The ability to schedule and manage people and projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Skills:

As a Purchasing Manager, you will utilize your skills in supply chain management, materials management, and vendor negotiations on a daily basis. You will also need to have strong skills in cost reduction, purchase orders, and supplier management to ensure that our company obtains quality products at competitive prices. Your ability to develop and implement purchasing strategies will be crucial in optimizing our procurement processes and achieving our business goals.