What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Tri-State Bobcat?
Tri-State Bobcat, a premier dealer of compact equipment is growing and expanding! We are currently seeking Purchasing Manager. Join a company where employees enjoy coming to work.
The purchasing manager is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing necessary components (parts) for all of Tri-State Bobcat's locations, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal inventory levels by evaluating supplier options, negotiating prices, and managing purchase orders to support sales and repair operations. Position is located at our Burnsville store, Monday-Friday from 7:30-5, with great benefits, pay range of $60,000 - $65,000 based on qualifications.
Position Responsibilities:
- Analyze repair requests and inventory levels at regular intervals to determine which parts need to be purchased for all of Tri-State Bobcat's locations.
- Research and identify potential suppliers, comparing price and quality.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions with suppliers.
- Generate purchase orders with accurate specifications, quantities, and delivery deadlines.
- Monitor stock levels, manage lead times, and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
- Inspect incoming parts to ensure quality standards are met, and address any quality issues with suppliers.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
- Collaborates within departments and locations to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
- Maintain parts profile data accuracy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- 3-5 years of buying or purchasing experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Travel to visit vendors or different company locations.
Position Benefits for Purchasing Manager:
- 3 Health Insurance plan options, including HSA options
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance available
- Generous PTO, including 7 Paid Holidays
- 401K program with company match and a vast variety of investment options
- Competitive Wages and career advancement!
- Employee Assistance Program - FREE and confidential counseling, legal services, travel planning, child/elder care professional assistance
- Bereavement Pay
- Safety Program
- PAID vendor/manufacturing training
Tri-State Bobcat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job offers are contingent on the ability to pass a background check and 4-panel drug screening.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
