Head of Purchasing

Overview
The Purchasing Manager plays a vital role in our organization by ensuring that all materials and supplies are procured efficiently and cost-effectively for projects. This position requires a keen understanding of supply chain management and vendor relations to maintain and support production needs while monitoring inventory levels. This role will also be essential to the shipping and receiving aspects of our warehouse. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement management, sourcing, shipping/receiving, and trade agreements, contributing to the overall success of our operations and timeliness of our projects.

Duties

• Procure materials and supplies necessary for production while adhering to time and budget constraints.
• Manage inventory control processes to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize excess.
• Return or inventory excess project materials
• Negotiate trade agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with the project mangers, engineers, and supervisors to streamline procurement needs.
• Fabricate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Source new suppliers all over the country and evaluate their capabilities to meet company needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, trade agreements, and supplier information within Microsoft D365 or similar systems.
• Picking, packing, and shipping stock items for procurement and aftermarket needs through UPS or LTL services.
• Create RMA's to return excess or unneeded materials and parts.

Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement management principles.
• Experience with supply chain management processes.
• Ability to negotiate trade agreements effectively with vendors.
• Can manage a small warehouse inventory.
• Knowledge of vendor management best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or similar enterprise resource planning software will be strongly beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills to assess suppliers' abilities to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to pick inventory items from stock and pack them for shipping.

This role is essential for maintaining the flow of materials necessary for our operations, ensuring that we meet production demands while optimizing costs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26