Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for daily activities of the purchasing function y are responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors or suppliers and upkeep trends and prices to identify forecasting demands to minimize purchasing cost.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Able to perform job duties of Purchasing Agent II.Review purchase orders for accuracy and to make the best prices are obtained

Approve purchase and track their progress to make sure orders are filled correctly

Evaluate, select, and establish relationships with vendors

Negotiate contracts for good and services

Oversee the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment from vendors by buyers

Analyze and implement purchasing process and delivery systems

Manage and direct employees involved in purchasing

Monitors day-to-day activities in addition to assigning work to employees

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Supervise all audit activities and evaluate purchase orders and payments

Manage and support project implementations

Manage supplier contracts

Maintains all reports for inventory

Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Completion of a four year degree from an accredited university.
1+ years of supervisor experience or 4+ years of purchasing experience.

Must be proficient in computers and ability to learn new applications.

Excellent communication, organizational and budgeting skills.

Demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis and resolution.

Detail oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timelines.

LANGUAGE:

Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

The ability to speak a second language is an asset STATUS:

This is an FLSA exempt position.

This is not an OSHA high-risk position.

This is a Full Time position.

NEMS BENEFITS:
Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).