What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Big Top Manufacturing, Inc?
Description
The Purchasing Manager collaborates with other departments and leadership to purchase and receive goods with accuracy and efficiency per the company's specifications. This position reports to the Installation and Special Projects Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Executes the purchasing strategy.
- Lead the supply chain team as necessary.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews and processes purchase orders.
- Maintains and records goods orders and received.
- Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
- Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price; negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
- Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
- Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services every 6 months.
- Coordinates with site leadership to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
- Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems as they arise.
- Travels to vendor locations as necessary.
- Stays current with purchasing technology and oversees purchase and implementation as necessary.
- Participates in SOW meetings to determine supply needs.
- Forecasts potential delivery delays and develops alternative plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ethical and professional demeanor when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Three years of relevant experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to accurately exchange information with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors.
- Occasionally moves files and boxes of records weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as copiers, printers, and telephones.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time.
Big Top Manufacturing, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Big Top Manufacturing complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.
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