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Manager of Purchasing Materials

Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager of Purchasing Materials to oversee Port Authority of Allegheny County d / b / a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)’s needs for materials and supplies by managing a team of Buyers and the flow of inventory through PRT’s supply chain. This includes supplier relationships, contract compliance, purchase order approvals and the coordination of work plans for Buyers.

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Essential Functions :

  • Oversees the daily sourcing of material for all storerooms and all parts rooms throughout the system.
  • Develops and maintains proper inventory stocking levels so that minimum dollars are expended without understocking materials and compromising maintenance and operations.
  • Oversees workflow for Buyers and Material Control
  • Reviews and interprets information pertinent to inventory activity levels in pursuit of inventory optimization.

Job requirements include :

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing administration, management or related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience in inventory management or related field. No certifications or licenses required
  • Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated project management experience,
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Great organizational skills
  • Experience in monitoring and adhering to procedures and policies.
  • Professional and effective communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.
  • Exemplary attention to detail.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
  • Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint.
  • Valid PA driver’s license.
  • Preferred Attributes :

  • Experience in inventory management applications / software.
  • Experience in statistical process control.
  • Certification of Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or certification in Purchasing Management (CPM or(CPPB)- Certified Public Procurement Buyer or (SCM) – Supply Chain Management
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.

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