Purchasing / Materials Manager

Purchasing / Materials Manager Job Description

Resodyn Corporation is seeking a Purchasing / Materials Manager to be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of vendor sourcing and qualification, as well as searching for reliable suppliers with improved costing structure. The responsibility for purchased items will also include oversight of receiving, inventory stocking, kitting and delivery to the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation

Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

Assess, manage and mitigate risks

Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Track and follow up on procurements to ensure promised delivery dates are maintained

Manage receiving, inventory and kitting operations

Manage buyers and inventory specialists

Position Requirements

Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

A knack for negotiation and networking

Working experience of vendor management software

Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

Solid judgement along with decision making skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Strong Computer Skills

Familiarity and/or experience with ERP systems as a management tool

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, demanding, and exciting technology environment

Strong work ethic and team player attributes

BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or equivalent

10 years minimum of directly applicable experience.

The purchasing manager shall evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, review product quality, and supervise purchasing agents, buyers and inventory specialists. The purchasing manager shall have responsibility for purchasing equipment, parts and services.

Skills Required

· Skills required by the successful candidate in include:

Organization

Good relationship building

Knowledge of company strategies

Constant updating

Ethics

Specific Functions of the Purchasing / Materials Manager Shall Include

· Identifying requirements for goods, materials and services

· Identifying reliable suppliers

· Price negotiations

· Comparison of delivery terms

· Establishing order quantities

· Writing requests for bids and awarding supply contracts

· Supply chain management

· Inventory control and management

Benefits

Generous Vacation Package

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible benefit plan

Pension/profit sharing plan, 401(k)

Relocation allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Experience:

Purchasing: 10 years (Required)

Organizational skills: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Butte, MT 59701: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person