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Elkhart Supply Corporation
PURCHASING MANAGER
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A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$100,360 / year median in Indiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Purchasing Manager Job Description 1.0 Job Description Summary Purchase material from vendor at a negotiated price and terms to meet customer demands and corporate's financial ability and turns. 2.0 Reporting Relationships 2.1 The purchasing manager is selected and appointed by the President and reports directly to that function 2.2 The Assistant Purchasing Agent reports directly to the Purchasing manager 3.0 Essential Functions The Purchasing Manager receives authority from the President and has authority to: 3.1 Hire, fire and change the compensation and/or duties of any employee reporting to this position within the company policy and budget and with the President's approval 3.2 Develop and implement normal operating procedures. 3.3 Develop new purchasing procedures for higher efficiency 3.4 Manage inventory to eliminate scrap 4.0 Responsibility & Duties 4.1 Monitor inventory levels and identify purchasing needs for maximum inventory turn and customer service levels. 4.2 Research potential new vendors and products. 4.3 Compare and Evaluate offers from vendors, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, terms, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and supplier's reputation and history. 4.4 Represent the company in negotiating or renegotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. 4.5 Monitor the assistant purchasing agent 4.6 Seek and Partner with reliable vendors 4.7 Determine quantity and timing of delivery for maximum turn of dollar 4.8 Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand 4.9 Maintain a good relationship with the suppliers 4.10 Liaise with the warehouse staff to ensure the products arrive in good condition 4.11 Report and coordinate with the Sales Manager and salesman of any forecasted shortages or pricing issues 4.12 Prepare cost analyses 4.13 Enter data for purchase of material from vendors 4.14 Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends 4.15 Travel to the branches when needed 4.16 Solicit bid proposals and prepare bid requirements when needed 4.17 Prepare purchase orders and review request for bids and services 4.18 Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations 4.19 Direct and coordinate activities of personnel in buying. Selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies 4.20 Analyze data to assess operational or projected effectiveness 4.21 Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, operating strategies, organizational policies, plans or procedures 4.22 Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans 4.23 Be able to operate with the software being used by the company and the vendors 4.24 Assist on customer phone calls and counter sales 5.0 REQUIREMENTS 5.1