Job Description

Job Description

As a Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

SKILLS

• 5-8 years of proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer
• Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Electrical construction experience a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations: All visitors are required to wear masks, have temperatures taken and answer a brief questionnaire. All employees are required to wear masks in all common areas. Facility is sanitized on a regular basis.