Purchasing Manager

Job Description We are immediately hiring a Purchasing Manager in Provo, UT for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Pay Details: Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid twice per month Annual Salary: $100,000–$115,000 per year based on experience Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional hours as needed Experience with Food Grade preferred Experience with SQF and/or HACCP preferred Experience purchasing ingredients for food manufacturing preferred Benefits Medical, dental, vision benefits starting at 30 days 401(k) savings plan with company match Discounted employee stock purchase options Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more All major holidays paid and paid time off within first year Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave Summary The Purchasing Manager ensures business retention and growth through effective purchasing practices to support customer service. This individual maintains an effective purchasing system that supports an efficient maintenance operation, to meet and/or exceed the field goals and objectives for each location and all customers and ensures that company purchasing policies and procedures are effectively developed, implemented and administered. Essential Functions Vendor Interaction Establish competitive costing for required products through a negotiation schedule process. Establish and review clear, concise attainable goals and objectives for products and/vendors on a continual basis. Develop purchasing plans. Develop and promote vendor sources for product training and lower-level buyer training. Motivate and support RTR’s vendor population by recognizing quality performance. Interview and actively search for new acceptable products and sources. Utilize appropriate and effective purchasing techniques for selection of products and vendors. Support minority vendors. Purchasing Systems Management Ensure purchasing programs are effectively implemented and maintained. Provide purchasing support to all internal and external customers. Assist in managing running costs and overhead expenses by reducing costs. Provide costing information. Promote and retain Ryder quality/RTR Maintenance approved products. Support Customer Scheduling System through purchasing systems. Purchase products that support continuity and compliance with provincial and federal standards and laws. Communications Establish and maintain effective customer and vendor relations and communications. Provide clear and concise written communications to all customers through departmental publications. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective leadership skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required. Seven (7) years or more working in inventory control, purchasing or counter sales for heavy duty parts required. DOT Regulated None Job Category Procurement Compensation Annual salary range $100,000–$115,000. Eligible for annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on level. Equal Opportunity & EEO Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr