Purchasing Inventory Control Manager

Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager

A Purchasing Manager is expected to handle purchasing & procurement activities. The purchasing agent's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs.

To be successful as a purchasing manager, one should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, possess excellent leadership abilities, and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

• Develops/maintains a purchasing strategy including min/max, reorder triggers, etc.
• Reviews and processes purchase orders.
• Maintains records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Coordinates with managers/supervisors to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
• Keeps up with trends in procurement.
• Travels to vendor locations if necessary.
• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Uncanny ability to find sources for a variety of products and raw material.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a purchasing manager or agent.
• Experience using accounting/inventory software and databases (Sage experience a plus)

$115,000 per year