The Purchasing Manager acts as a liaison between operations and finance.
Functions and Responsibilities:
Maintain stock levels
Collaborate with other departments to determine needs for equipment and other materials
Assess current availability of stock and predict future availability
Offer insight of current market conditions for goods purchased
Use problem solving to assess the financial and strategic impact of business initiatives
Manage relationships with internal and external business partners/customers
Build and maintain good working relationships with vendors
Follow and comply with all safety rules and procedure
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, operations management or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in sourcing/procurement preferably in manufacturing setting
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to life 15lbs
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.