Purchasing Administrator

Growing manufacturing organization that is adding to their supply chain team! This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Brandon Fobert Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $26 - $29 per hour A bit about us: Fast-growing custom manufacturing organization adding to its team! Why join us? Full Benefits package for all employees that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and PTO. Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Purchasing Administrator to join our Engineering team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering, who is looking to utilize their skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of the engineering industry, and a proven track record of managing relationships with key stakeholders. Responsibilities: As a Purchasing Administrator, your primary responsibilities will include: 1. Developing and implementing purchasing strategies and policies to support the companys goals. 2. Coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services. 3. Evaluating supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with key stakeholders. 4. Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in the purchasing process. 5. Collaborating with the engineering and manufacturing teams to understand product requirements and ensure the procurement of high-quality materials. 6. Managing the purchasing process from the initial request for proposal (RFP) to the final delivery of products and services. 7. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the purchasing process. 8. Utilizing Microsoft Office and Access to maintain records, generate reports, and analyze purchasing data. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchasing role within the engineering or manufacturing industry. 2. A proven track record of managing relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and internal teams. 3. Strong knowledge of purchasing strategies and processes, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Access, with the ability to generate reports, analyze data, and maintain records. 5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. 6. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner. 7. A degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. 8. Certification in purchasing or supply chain management, such as a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), is a plus. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering top-notch engineering solutions. We look forward to your application. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobots Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy