Purchasing Manager - 1898

Job Summary

Oversees the work of a team of buyers or purchasing clerks who purchase goods or services, both direct and indirect.

Job Duties

• Ensure all purchases adhere to established policies and procedures
• Prepare and deliver purchase orders or requisitions, place orders with vendors and follow up to ensure delivery, resolve issues or concerns and verify invoices in order to approve payment
• Coordinate procurement strategy and direct material forecasts
• Maintain records of completed orders or payments
• Manage supplier relationships and performance records (supplier scorecards)
• Manage spending and identify material cost out opportunities
• Review and negotiate contracts (indirect services and direct materials)
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and practices
• Lead and direct the work of other employees
• Typically have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions
• Typically require a master's degree and/or 5-10 years of experience
• Experience with Global supply chains

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow directions