Purchasing Manager

Job Description:

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening abilities, effective vendor relationship management, and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, resourceful problem-solver who can lead, motivate, and mentor the purchasing team while driving positive change across multiple departments. Strong analytical capabilities, time management, and leadership skills are critical for success in this position.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and define requirements for materials, products, and approved alternatives.
• Evaluates current material availability and forecasts future supply based on market trends, logistics systems, and other influencing factors.
• Ensures appropriate inventory levels are maintained to support efficient production operations.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Develops, communicates, and enforces purchasing and contract management policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Establishes and implements initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Determines the most effective shipping and transportation methods for inbound materials.
• Reviews and authorizes terms and conditions related to bidding and supplier selection.
• Manages and resolves disputes or issues with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Maintains and enhances purchasing, inventory, and recordkeeping systems.
• Represents the company in supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Coordinates the disposition or removal of excess or obsolete materials.
• Manages and monitors the department’s operating budget.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Infor Cloud Suite preferred. The majority of daily responsibilities will be performed within an ERP environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software, with advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to train and develop staff.
• Ability to prioritize workload and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Solid understanding of general business and management principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the materials and supplies utilized by the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, hires, and oversees Purchasing department personnel.
• Manages daily departmental operations, workflows, and scheduling.
• Conducts performance evaluations in a timely, fair, and constructive manner.
• Administers employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policies.