Manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
- monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
- direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
- identify and source new suppliers and vendors
- manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
- develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
- develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
- measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
- troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns
- manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
- work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
- facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
- develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
- monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
- direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- college degree in related field
- experience in purchasing and procurement
- working knowledge of project management principles and practices
- knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required
- financial acumen
- high competency level in MS Office applications
Key Skills and Competencies
- communication skills
- negotiating skills
- networking skills
- planning and organizational skills
- analytical skills
- problem-solving
- results-orientated
- teamwork
- attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off