Purchasing Manager

General Description/Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, maximizing efficiency of vendor spend, and managing assigned vendors day to day. The Purchasing Manager must manage and communicate clear requirements, forecast purchasing trends, mitigate risk, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as required. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Handle day to day tactical purchasing duties with assigned suppliers. Develop close working partnerships and help oversee activity strong business relationships with assigned original component manufacturer ("OCM") vendor partners. Proactively manage vendor purchasing programs in collaboration with Directors of Supplier Business Development. Participate in analyses of new inventory investment opportunities with assigned suppliers (assist in Flip’s proprietary Heat mapping process). Identify pricing recommendations and modifications for product from assigned suppliers. Support the Flip Sales team on quoting opportunities. Support, implement and execute strategies to maximize Flip’s current inventory investment. Drive operational excellence with vendors and suppliers relative to quality and on time delivery ("OTD"). Manage necessary expedite actions with assigned suppliers. Minimum Educational Qualifications & Experience College Degree Preferred Experience in Purchasing, Materials Management and/or Supplier management in the Semiconductor space Certifications & Licenses None Technical Knowledge And Skills Proficiency in computer skills, presentation creation Self-starter - ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail. Website and E-commerce experience. Comfortable working in a fast paced, interrupt driven environment. Tools, Equipment And Software Proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Communication Platform - Zoom, Teams ERP Software - end-to-end solution for connecting and managing all processes. ECM Software - Shared Company Drive Networking – LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, etc Adobe Work Environment Office Physical Demands (The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform Essential Functions Of This Job) Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer #J-18808-Ljbffr