Purchasing Manager

Position

Purchasing Manager

Birmingham, AL

• Develop purchasing department policies and procedures for buyers and other branch personnel to follow. Assure appropriate department records are maintained.
• Participate in RFP process to recommend or approve selection of major vendors. Assess vendor capabilities and evaluate vendor performance through established “scorecard” method.
• Establish and develop professional relationships with vendors, manufacturers and agents.
• Negotiate terms of major vendor contracts or orders.
• Recommend or approve major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations. Balance cash flow considerations with potential price savings.
• Review and approve purchasing documents and agreements.
• Responsible for Inventory Management.
• Participate in Product Line Consolidation process.
• Review branch product lines and secure competitive pricing.
• Establish policies that allow us to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding shortages of necessary materials to service our customers.
• Responsible for achieving inventory ratios and goals.
• Establish good rapport with branch managers and management team to develop trust and solid working relationships to accomplish common goals and strategic planning.
• Understand logistics of products within each branch location. Evaluate and recommend preferred methods of handling and delivery methods. Evaluate preferred carrying costs for potential company savings.
• Provide summary reports and recommendations to management.
• Perform other duties, assigned projects and job responsibilities as requested by President, Management & Leadership.
• Represent team at internal management meetings, and responsible for executing decisions and action items as a result of these meetings.
• Responsible for traveling and attending purchasing meetings and complying with all reporting requests and requirements pertaining to purchasing and inventory.
• Attend industry related functions, such as NAED and other vendor events as requested by President.
• Spearhead investigations for technology improvement that helps departmental productivity gains.
• Continuous learning and education to build purchasing, negotiation and communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of electrical products and distribution industry.
• At least 5 years buying experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a supervisor of a purchasing department or supervising other personnel.
• Eclipse experience preferred.
• Four year college degree preferred with a minimum of 2-year associates degree or equivalent from a college or technical school.
• Minimum of 4 years of industry related experience, such as product, sales, purchasing, project or operations. Proven negotiating and contract writing skills.
• Highly effective communicator, both verbal and written, and advanced management or supervisory experience.

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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