What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at New Solutions?
Purchasing Manager
The Purchasing Manager manages and oversees overall purchasing and inventory of raw ingredients and packaging used for production.
Makes recommendations to improve productivity, quality and efficiency of operations. Coordinates and resolves issues regarding existing and new products.
Familiar with a variety of supply chain concepts, practice and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Executes the company’s vision and mission procuring all ingredients, packaging, and non-inventory items needed to run and operate efficiently in the plant.
Position Responsibilities:
-Maintain ordering of raw ingredients and packaging material for production.
-Communicate, schedule, coordinate and follow up on delivery of all incoming materials, including intercompany transfer of goods needed for production.
-Input and confirm all purchase orders into Great Plains ERP system; establishing pricing, estimated time of arrival, freight and distribution for product items.
-Execute established inventory stock levels, reorder amounts and lead times for production.
-Manage all raw ingredient reports including: perishables, packaging, inventory, obsolete and aging to maintain appropriate PAR levels based on lead time requirements.
-Maintain and update vendor files, pricing notifications and contract changes.
-Support all departments, including Plant Operations, Corporate Purchasing, Accounting and Sales
-Plan future material needs based on projections and historical data.
-Assist in developing requirements for automation of procurement and logistics software.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
-College Degree and/or Certification in Supply Chain Management.
-5-7 years of buying experience_ or any equivalent combination of experience_
-Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend while developing a robust supplier base.
-High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, as a minimum)
-Experience working within a manufacturing environment
-Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results
-Strong experience in negotiating manufacturing and service agreements.
-Knowledge of materials, products and commodity markets.
-Fully versed with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
