Established food and equipment manufacturing company has an immediate opening for an experienced Purchasing/Sourcing manager. The Purchasing/Sourcing Manager coordinates activities involved with accurately planning and procuring goods and services such as raw materials, purchased services and finished products. Performs purchasing functions including preparation of purchase orders, change orders and ensures the necessary purchases are made at lowest cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards.
Responsibilities:
Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses
Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards
Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes
Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
APICS certification preferred
SAP software experience required
4+ years’ purchasing management experience
Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
Proven history of developing effective inventory management policies required