Purchasing Manager Jobs

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the overall strategic sourcing of materials and products to deliver on business goals and support production, sales, and inventory functions, while implementing continuous improvement changes and developing individual members to be part of a unified team.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate and direct the overall process of sourcing materials and establish performance requirements for all aspects of the supply chain
• Coordinate Specialists’ activities such as verifying/maintaining costs, providing product availability, reviewing open orders, processing inbound shipments, updating documentation
• Build and encourage team members’ close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material
• Perform other duties as requested
• Implement processes to manage slow moving and expiring products proactively in collaboration with inventory support, sales, & principal management teams
• Serve as a liaison between our broker/forwarder partners that manage international shipments and as an expert on international supply chain
• Support and lead by example, company culture, values and fundamentals
• Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization’s products and processes
• Participate in and encourage direct reports’ ongoing personal development opportunities
• Identify opportunities for strategic sourcing to grow gross profit
• Identify potential disruptions in the supply process, launching procedures to eliminate interruptions in service
• Establish regular inventory management program to ensure appropriate inventory levels
• Oversee Purchasing Specialists’ management of domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts
• Ensure Specialists are trained to be in-house experts in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive
• Participate as a resource to Specialists and other departments for inventory related questions, including updates for Customer Service and Sales Teams and product for returns, disposal or special sale
• Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and overall management of the purchasing function throughout the assigned vertical
• Review reports, spreadsheets, recordkeeping and compliance processes and requirements Encourage Specialists to build cross-functional relationships

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess ability to think with high-level, analytical and strategic methods, converting ideas into action plans
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with company culture, values and fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and have strong computer/technical skills, allowing to quickly learn new processes and systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required, advanced degree preferred
• Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and an engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Previous regulatory and/or safety experience a plus, especially in the chemical industry