Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manger  performs procurement support for co. facility. Provides support for Stockroom and non-stock and service items. Supports internal customers and maintains vendor relationships.

Major functions-Vendor Management, Problem Solving, Negotiations, Assists Commodity Manager for materials Purchases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the ordering of Chemicals and oversight of Packaging Materials; bags, films, corrugate, tapes, pallets, inks, ribbons and other items as needed.
• PO creation for all fiber PO’s, scheduling for all fiber trucks and working with Commodity Manager.
• Works closely with team to assist and support in identifying items that may be moved offsite to vendors willing to hold safety stock.
• Supports internal customers by understanding their purchase request/scope of job. Follow up on services and orders placed. Key User of systems and teaches system processes as needed.
• Meets with vendors and internal colleagues to negotiate and discuss terms, conditions and pricing.
• Expedites open orders on a weekly basis through phone calls and e-mail communication. Updating notes in Mainsaver on order status. Tracks all open PO’s for on-time deliveries.
• Requests and maintains Master file maintenance for new vendors and updates to existing vendors.
• Problem solve workflow invoices and purchase orders
• Meets with suppliers to discuss quarterly to evaluate usage, spend, relationship and discuss ways to streamline processes, improve service, purchase procedures.
• Creates and manages Blanket PO’s for large suppliers
• Attends and supports safety, hazard hunts, housekeeping audits, ISO certifications and audits.
• Performs other duties and projects as directed/requested; Continuous Improvement (CI), etc.
• Conducts and executes RFQ’s for current year for cost savings opportunities, conduct trials as needed.
• Ability to Back up Procurement Specialist/and Stockroom Supervisor as needed.
• Responsible for implementing controls for inventories. Creates and documents procedures for inventories and processes. Reviews with team members and improves where possible.
• Ensure database for vendor supplier approval process is up to date in Access.
• Oversee scheduling of inbound raw materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Business and or 2+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated abilities at intermediate level with Excel, Word, Power Point & Microsoft Office.
• Flexible to ever changing needs. Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented and accurate.
• Must be self-motivated, build trust and be available for internal customers and vendors. Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to challenge requirements and alternate sourcing.
• Must be able to build strong relationships with vendors and work well in a team environment.

Company Offers: Competitive pay, full benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and a pension program (5%) . Nontraditional perks include:  opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.