Job Summary The Purchasing Manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

What we offer you:

Full benefits including medical, health savings account, dental and vision

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid training, paid time off, holidays

401k company match

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package.

What you will be doing during your career with Berk Enterprises:

Develops and implements purchasing strategies.

Manages daily purchasing activities, supervises staff, and allocates tasks.

Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

Maintains the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

Coordinates with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

Ensures that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Prepares cost estimates and manages budgets.

Works to improve purchasing systems and processes.

Trains new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

All other duties as assigned.

To be considered for a career with us, you will need:

Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.

Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

Supervisory and management experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to lead in a team environment.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional Considerations:

Berk Enterprises, Inc. culture and core values are part of what makes the company successful and a great place to work. Berk Enterprises, Inc. is a rapidly growing company where flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with many critical deadlines.