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Purchasing Manager

Humboldt, TN, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 14 hours ago

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Sourcing
Research
Shipping
Material Requirements Planning
Crystal Reports
Storage
Routing
Microsoft BIDS
Budget
Purchase Orders
Pricing
Supervision
Invoices
Reporting
Purchasing
Supply Chain Management
Training
Manufacturing
Procurement
Macola
SAP Business One
Teamwork
Collaboration
Negotiations
Communication
Attention To Detail
Inventory
SOP
Management
Microsoft Excel

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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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