Purchasing Manager

Purchasing ManagerAssurance Manufacturing, a leader in precision sheet metal fabrication, stamping, machining, and assembly, is looking for talented individuals to join our employee-owned team. We operate in a modern manufacturing facility and are committed to providing comprehensive and rewarding work experience.We believe in sharing our success with our employees, which is why we offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package that includes:Health & Wellness: Medical/HSA, Dental, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).Life Insurance: Basic Life and Voluntary Life coverage.Retirement & Ownership: A robust 401k with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in our company's success.Performance Incentives: Discretionary bonus potential.At Assurance Manufacturing, you're not just an employee; you're an owner. Come grow with us!Purchasing Manager Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers.Purchases raw materials and hardware in a timely and cost-effective manner.Purchases shipping, shop and office supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner.Assists estimating and customer service by obtaining quotes, sources and/or other information on materials and hardware.Clerical receipt of packing slips/purchase orders, resolving discrepancies between packing slips and invoices.Monitors quality and delivery status of suppliers.Monitors inventory status of in-house stock material relative to current needs.Sets up vendors sending all information needed to allow us to be on terms versus credit card status.Maintains approved supplier list.Issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests as necessary.Communicates relevant or potential issues with the President and Management team.Adheres to all safety rules and guidelines.Attends and utilizes all company-provided training to continually improve supervisor/manager skills and abilities and to ensure required consistency in how we are supervising/managing employees, processes, and procedures company-wide.Performs other duties as assigned.Purchasing Manager Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to multitask and good teamwork skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Understanding of business and management principles.Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Knowledge of Manufacturing ProcessesHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Associate or Bachelors' degree in relevant field preferred.At least three years of experience in Purchasing or related field required.Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Position may include access to technology and information that is subject to U.S. Export Controls.