Purchasing Lead

Purchasing LeadLocation: South Carolina. On-site.ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing for:Raw materials: aluminum, steel, plastics, coatings, and related materialsElectrical components: LED products, power supplies, wiring, and related componentsGraphics materials: vinyl, digital print media, and related materialsHardwareEquipmentOperating suppliesCampus and facility services: plumbing, electrical, equipment repair, security, and other servicesManage supplier/vendor relationships; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight costs, and service levels.Manage freight carrier relationships, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiations and scheduling.Create, approve, and track purchase orders; maintain accurate vendor, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing data within the ERP system.Monitor open orders, shortages, backorders, and supplier constraints. Expedite orders or develop alternate sources before production or project schedules are affected.Collaborate with Manufacturing/Production, Project Management, Estimating, Design, and Accounting to support company and project objectives.Support inventory planning and management.Qualifications5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or a related environment.Experience managing freight and logistics.Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and follow-through skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.Please submit a confidential resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. For additional information on this opportunity, contact Tim Hatch directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes may be confidentially sent to View email address on click.appcast.io qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.