Role and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Reviews and process purchase orders
• Manage and lead members of the purchasing and logistics team
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Build and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness and price.
• Schedule deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
• Keeps up with trends in procurement.
• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary
• Direct involvement with manufacturing and material requirements to ensure consistent flow of materials to support production
• Develop inventory controls to identify demands
• Experience with manufacturing and cost accounting

• Age 30-45
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Bachelor degree holder, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration preferred
• CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional) Certificate a plus
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment as a purchasing manager and leadership roles
• Experience using procurement software and databases.
• SAP Business 1 experience preferred
• Experience using procurement software and databases.
• Supervisory experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills