the position

- develop and maintain a program of policies, systems, methods and procedures for the effective management and control of the purchasing function to reduce costs and produce additional income within assigned commodities.
- compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
- obtain data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
- prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
- evaluate findings and make recommendations regarding feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products.
- recommend use of alternative parts, materials, or manufacturing methods to reduce costs.
- order stock and nonstock supplies.
- process requisitions, research products, clarify specifications, type purchase orders, follow up back orders, select vendors, and maintain up-to-date product information files.

responsibilities

- processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, documents competitive bidding, types purchase orders.
- follows up back orders, expedites delivery of orders, and makes special arrangements for delivery; communicates to the department the expected delivery date.
- researches and selects vendors in given circumstances, evaluates vendor performance, utilizes different vendor sources to fill as directed.




- maintains an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
- searches out alternate vendors or supplies during periods of shortages or stockouts.
- deals with vendors and manufacturers, which often involves persuading potential vendors to undertake the manufacture of custom-designed items according to complex and rigid specifications.
- purchases high volume items and materials that cover extended contract periods.
- negotiates requirements for pre-production samples, spare parts, customized technical literature, and patent and royalty protection.
- keeps abreast of market and product developments and interviews representatives for potential new sources of supply.

qualifications

- minimum four (4) years' of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
- requires 4+ years of work experience in purchasing, preferably in manufacturing or construction-related.
- well-rounded, practical experience may be substituted for formal training.
- ability to make decisions that are varied and in many cases the solutions must be developed and implemented.
- ability to work as a team member and participant in projects that involve or impact the entire company.
- customer service orientation and emphasis on results, diplomacy, multitasking and priority setting.

education

- bachelor’s degree in business administration or purchasing related areas.
- cpm certification is a plus.

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