Purchasing Manager

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Malibu Wellness, a 100% employee-owned company, is growing and dedicated to promoting healthy living, is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team that invests in your success through our unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a team member, you'll have the chance to directly own a piece of the company, sharing in our successes and helping shape our future.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Purchasing Manager to join our fast-paced team in Indianapolis. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring our purchasing decisions align with the highest standards of quality, ensuring the best products are sourced for our customers.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for researching and evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing, purchasing components, supplies and chemicals, creating and sending purchase orders, and monitoring purchases through the delivery process.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

General Duties:

• Research and evaluate suppliers, products needed, negotiate pricing, create, and send purchase orders and monitor purchases through delivery process.
• Maintain and file purchase orders of goods ordered and received.
• Work with vendors to order materials needed and negotiate the best price and lead times.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders for chemicals and components, ensuring timely processing and follow-up.
• Maintain and update the product information in the system including components, chemicals, descriptions, and pricing.
• Maintain and monitor warehouse stock agreements with suppliers.
• Work with vendors on stability testing.
• Request component samples from suppliers for testing.
• Communicate with vendor on any quality issues and resolutions.
• Participate in R & D activities upon request of President or R&D Executive Manager.
• Initiate and/or update standard operating procedures in conjunction with other team members to assure that all current procedures of the Purchasing and Project Specialist role are fully documented.
• Work with Management on sustainable packaging.
• Coordinate timing of releases of shared components.
• Assist in establishing minimum order levels to obtain best pricing at (price breaks).
• Continue sourcing for current components to help cost savings, and bring recommendations to the team when possible.
• Receive and retain samples from vendors for new projects or component changes, including any testing.
• Communicate and work closely with Senior Product Development Manager on sourcing for new projects and providing necessary regulatory documents for packaging.
• Attend New Project Meetings, provide updates and recommendations on components.
• Attend all meetings with customers regarding new projects as requested by Senior Product Development Manager.
• Maintain spreadsheets as needed, including, but not limited to tracking components being held at suppliers and component sourcing quotes.
• Utilize software, including NetSuite, to run, review, and maintain updates on open Purchase Orders.
• Email all price increases and/or decreases received from vendors to Senior Product Development Manager.
• Assist Malibu C division with sourcing as needed.
• Purchase needed items for all onsite events.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. We may assign other duties to the position at our discretion.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred manufacturing and/or project management experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive hand and finger movements while operating a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
• Occasionally lift and carry light objects (up to 25 lbs.).

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors within the office setting.
• Overhead fluorescent lighting.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA with generous employer contributions, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Be a part of the company's success and share in its ownership!
• Positive and collaborative work environment: We value teamwork and open communication.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am – 4:30pm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.