Purchasing Manager Job Description

Purchasing Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with production to ensure production requirements are met;
• Monitors vendor relations and negotiate superior credit terms with vendors and subcontractors;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
• Interaction with out-of-state facility;
• Inventory management;
• May train new and existing team on effective buyer techniques;
• Providing for safety and security of the workplace;
• Oversee Purchasing team;
• Interact with suppliers and internal departments;
• All processes involved in purchasing: sourcing, pricing, scheduling;
• Planning the work;
• Understanding Contracts;
• Focus on material cost reduction.

Requirements:

• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or equivalent;
• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures;
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills;
• Strong leadership capabilities;
• Basic computer proficiency: ability to learn and use ERP system;
• Basic understanding of raw materials;
• Must have previous purchasing experience in manufacturing environment;
• Ability to read technical prints and bill of materials;
• Must have previous experience acquiring sources for electronic components, bare circuit boards,
• Ability to learn through shadowing and following documented procedures;
• Outstanding organizational and prioritizations skills;
• Customer service experience;
• Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving experience;
• Knowledge of BRIX and Hyphen Solutions preferred;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and consistency.