Purchasing Manager

Square One is a national marketing logistics company serving direct mail agencies and corporate America. We deliver increased response rates for B2C and B2B campaigns through secured data management, targeted messaging, and multi-touched programs.

Our one stop technical and production capabilities provide stress-free relief for busy marketers, reduced program costs and rapid delivery to market.

Job Summary

We are a growing company, expanding our purchasing department and looking to hire a Purchasing Manager to handle purchasing functions and inventory control. The position includes the responsibility for creating the best method for day-to-day purchasing operations, establish buyer goals based on operational inventory needs, and negotiate for best opportunities to procure supplies and services for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Vice President of Operations, other Purchasing employees, Controller and Scheduling to procure the required materials to ensure required services and supplies are available for manufacturing needs.
• Management of all Purchasing functions.
• Monitor inventory levels including raw materials, general supplies, and finished goods.
• Purchase all materials, services to maintain cost effective manufacturing operations.
• Analyze cost savings on purchasing.
• Maintain, develop, and improve existing supplier relationships.
• Works with outside suppliers, internal project managers and department managers.
• Collaborate with Management to ensure cost efficient and timely deployment of required purchases and develop opportunities for cost savings.
• Monthly inventory reporting based of materials and value on hand.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and re-engineering processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within department and help drive cost efficiencies in other areas of the company.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to protect company assets.
• Participate in Management and scheduling meetings.
• Forecast the needs of manufacturing enabling consistent supply chain management of materials required to maintain optimal production scheduling balanced with fiscal responsibility of resources.

Requirements

• BA/BS in business, or related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing.
• Strong knowledgebase of supply chain management in manufacturing, printing services.
• Successful experience building organizational capability and strengthening an organization’s capacity to grow and adapt, including upgrading and developing talent, and building the bench strength within the organization.
• Print Industry experience preferred.
• Avanti Slingshot experience preferred or similar Print MIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000