Purchasing Manager

full-time Operations Specialties Managers

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities ·

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Supports Operations by ensuring adequate materials delivery, as well as schedule/demand and pricing communication.
• Identifies and manages key supplier selection activities.
• In conjunction with the Director of Quality develops appropriate supplier performance measurements, facilitates consistent measurement, and manages goals.
• Develops, leads, and supports cost reduction initiatives.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a...