Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Control, Employee Terminations, Inventory Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operations, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Reviews, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Staff Training, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
Purchasing Manager – TalentZok
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Purchasing Manager in White City, OR who possesses:
- 5+ years' experience with procurement of goods/purchasing
- Demonstrated leadership experience required
- Experience with driving KPIs and reporting to leadership teams
Email resumes to jgarcia@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8070
FULL DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager is responsible for all aspects of purchasing, including overseeing the buyers, vendor management, negotiation skills, purchasing strategies, and quoting. Purchasing Manager reports to the Materials Manager. This is an Exempt position.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensure the Materials/Purchasing goals and objectives are met, as they pertain to cost reduction, inventory management, reducing excess and vendor performance.
- Interview and hire staff, oversee staff training, responsible for employee terminations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing work instructions and procedures.
- Evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, review product quality, and supervise purchasing agents and buyers.
- Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
- Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives.
- Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department.
- Responsible for the strategy, accuracy, OTD, and improvement of the materials quoting process and output.
- Ensure continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.
- Manage the tactical business reviews of the Company's Major/critical vendors
- Completes special projects as requested and required.
The selected candidate will also possess:
- Interfaces with all functional departments within the Company. Must possess outstanding communication skills both verbal and written.
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, and E-Mail required. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required. Able to work effectively with others required.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000/year
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to jgarcia@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8070