Job Description

METAL FABRICATION background a PLUS!!

HANDS WILL GET DIRTY, THIS IS NOT A "DESK JOB"...WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH SHOP EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY.*

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing of materials, products and services while also managing vendors. Applicant must communicate efficiently and have strong organizational skills

JOB DUTIES:

• Purchase of materials, hardware items, finishing services, and expensed items required to support manufacturing and sales
• Organize supplier meetings and visits when necessary
• Will work closely with the Production Manager and Quality Department daily
• Manage daily operations such as buying, quoting, and planning of materials
  • Manage supplier accounts and communicates price, quality and service issues
  • Weekly updates in meetings regarding delivery patterns
    • Creating and updating vendor report cards
• Responsible for the development of purchasing personnel
• Creating reports for best purchasing patterns (Per job, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Weekly reports with CEO detailing Inventory control
• Stay up to date with business situations and economic conditions to make informed decisions and adequately address changing material requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· At least 5 years of sourcing and supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment

· Excellent oral and written communication skills required to effectively interface at all levels in the organization

· Tact and a high degree of judgment are required to discharge duties within and outside the company

· The ideal candidate should have a proven record of organization, planning skills, purchasing, decision making, problem solving/analysis and successful negotiating experience

· Ability to purchase material that meets specifications and understand coating specification requirements

· Proficient with word processing and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel knowledge.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (Required)

· Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

· United States Work Authorization (Required)

**PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE