What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Department Manager position at Lagoon Corporation, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Purchasing Department Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing Lagoon's procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role involves strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiation, budgeting, and overall successful management of the purchasing, tool crib, warehouse and food purchasing teams. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with other departments to optimize supply chain operations and contribute to the Company's overall financial and operational goals.
- Responsible for directing, supervising, strategic planning, organizing, training, evaluating and participating in the operation of the purchasing, warehouse, tool crib and food purchasing teams.
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, supplies, products, services, etc. and proposes acceptable substitutions when applicable.
- Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
- Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Maintains and / or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
- Acts as the Company's representative in negotiations with vendors and suppliers.
- Administers the departmental budgets including labor budgets.
Requirements
Required Qualifications / Abilities