Materials Manager

Responsibilities Manage the purchasing process focused on planning and negotiating the purchasing aspects of the company Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers Manage all aspects of purchasing activities to support contract awards Monitor and control inventory levels Manage order acknowledgement / confirmations Monitor receiving / incoming inspections Manage the purchasing team's activities Review new proposals for the company identifying opportunities to increase competitiveness Communicate with Program Management, Proposals and sales team to positively affect working strategies Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems Identify new suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability Qualifications BA degree in a related field preferred or 10 years prior experience working in the purchasing department in related industry Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport Positive and professional demeanor Excellent verbal and written communication skills Great team player Flexible work extended hours as necessary Direct Reports Purchasing Team (Buyers) Warehouse Team Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr