Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Position: Purchasing Manager
Company: Chicago Metallic
Location: 1502 N Central Avenue, Humboldt TN 38343 Position Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials and services to meet production schedules. This role involves researching raw materials and suppliers, comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements, and developing inventory controls to identify demand for new materials. The primary objective of these activities is to minimize the risk of business disruptions caused by shipping delays, order cancellations, or cost increases. As a key frontline representative of the company, this position requires maintaining professional communication with both internal and external customers. This position reports to the Plant Manager. Receiving personnel report to the Purchasing Manager. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintenance of the system of ordering materials (MRP/Crystal reports, etc.), supplies, equipment, and their storage.
• Updating material and production routing sheets, and updating our customers' price list.
• Solicit bids from potential suppliers, and assess their quality and reliability
• Evaluate price proposals and negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Communicating with all department representatives for supplies and budget guidelines
• Creation of purchase orders for materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands
• Ensure accuracy of all orders
• Communicate orders to suppliers
• Contact suppliers to verify shipment details (quantity, pricing, and availability)
• Track and expedite orders
• Confer with department representatives and suppliers to resolve issues or eliminate delays
• Prepare Purchasing/Materials correspondence with limited supervision/direction
• Resolve Invoice problems
• Check all deliveries/packages and distribute appropriately
• Develop strategies and monitor performance to optimize inventory levels and report status.
• Develop the organization's procurement rules and regulations
• Manage Receiving personnel, provide daily assignments, and perform annual reviews
• Perform other duties related to purchasing as assigned
• Wear safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs, plant-approved gloves, long pants, and short or long-sleeved shirts (required when on the production floor only). No tank tops or sleeveless shirts

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: A Purchasing Manager should have the following skills and qualifications to be effective in the position:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management preferred, High School diploma or equivalent
  degree (GED) with 5 years of related experience and/or training will be considered.
• Understanding the flow of goods and services through a manufacturing business
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools (Macola or SAP Business One preferred)
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, company handbook, and procedure manuals.
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Competence in stock control and inventory procedures with the ability to develop and maintain new SOP's
• Ability to manage time and organize
• Ability to organize others' work
• Ability to train and develop direct reports
• Proficient in computer skills in MS Word and Excel

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