Senior Purchasing Manager

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.  

• 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
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive 

• 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 recordkeeping 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
• Minimum five years of experience in the related field required

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times 
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs
• Will require occasional domestic and international travel  

68,618.08 - $90,000.00