Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization.

The Purchasing Manager coordinates his or her efforts with advance product development, manufacturing, warehouse and store supervisors in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory.

This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Responsibilities will include the strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements.

Job Duties



* Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization


* Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget


* Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies


* Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services


* Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts


* Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials


* Review and process claims against suppliers


* Interview, hire and oversee training of staff


* Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracting & Executing agreements to fulfill Day-to-Day business needs, primarily for High value specialty Materials & Services not available on existing agreements


* Managing project related teams and initiatives


* Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement & Stores


* Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.)


* The Purchasing Manager is responsible for occasionally leading and aiding in-the-development-of and instituting Optimized Processes.

Assigned areas of focus may include; Systems, Procurement Operations, Commodity Management interfaces, Materials, Logistics, Contract Management, Supplier Management and Contract Administration.


* Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.


* Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies including the development, implementation and review of SOP's and KPI's.


* Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve issues.


* All aspects of employee relations (i.e.

performance appraisal, discipline, attendance, morale, payroll administration, etc.).


* Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.


* Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.


* Maintain an exten...