Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Job Summary:

Team JDC is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supplier reliability. This role will collaborate with leadership to manage purchasing strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead an effort to support operational needs across the organization. The ideal candidate will also provide proactive updates and reporting to the executive team and key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal teams and leadership to determine purchasing needs, material requirements, and suitable substitutions.
• Monitor material availability and anticipate future procurement needs based on market trends, delivery systems, and external factors.
• Prepare and present regular reports and updates to the executive team, providing insights on market conditions, pricing trends, cost management strategies, and procurement performance.
• Develop a structured reporting cadence to keep leadership informed of key purchasing activities, potential risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor negotiations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for purchasing and contract management.
• Evaluate and approve bid proposals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Resolve disputes with suppliers, vendors, and contractors professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain and optimize procurement records and inventory tracking systems.
• Represent JDC in supplier negotiations, driving cost savings and value-added services.
• Oversee the disposal of surplus materials in accordance with company policies.
• Administer and monitor the purchasing department budget.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership skills with experience training and managing teams.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and prioritize competing demands.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement principles, materials management, and supplier relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and procurement software.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Capability to access all areas of the facility to assess purchasing needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.