Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing sources of supply for purchases, deliveries, and

quality and supervising the procurement of materials, equipment and services.

Essential Functions

• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Control Purchasing Department budgets.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Administer on-line purchasing systems.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Purchasing or related discipline.
• Strong communication, analytical abilities, organization skills and general knowledge of Adobe applications, Microsoft 0ffice and Lotus Notes.

Work Environment

• General office setting
• Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients
• Fast paced, resource lean environment