Purchasing Manager's Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Read and interpret technical data such as production drawings and technical manuals in support of procurements
Ensure purchase orders clearly specify all pertinent technical requirements and invoke all relevant contract clauses, terms, and condition
Provide guidance to Buyers, Expeditors and Administrators
Communicate effectively with internal customers and vendors
Resolve delivery, receiving and invoicing issues
Develop and implement procedures to evaluate and select suppliers
Work closely with the Program and other functional groups such as Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to develop plans to promote program cost reduction initiatives and achieve supplier performance improvements in technical, quality, and on-time delivery results
Research, advise and assist procurement executives in the strategy development, implementation, and management of the company’s supply chain commodity risks
Serve as the company’s primary point of contact with vendors on assigned purchase orders
Actively support production with current purchase commitment status and vendor delivery information
Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office; Experience with an enterprise system (e.g., Costpoint)
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use judgment in prioritizing work
Qualifications:
BS / BA degree plus four years experience | AS / AA plus eight years experience | or twelve years direct experience
Reliable transportation to and from work
Must be able to pass a pre-employment screen