Purchasing Manager

Job Description:
 
Location: Batesburg-Leesville, SC   Reports to: Accounting Director
Department: Accounting     Status: Excempt               
 
Essential Functions:

• Manage internal relationships and communication to maintain the supplies needed
• Verifies purchase requisitions; Oversees the approval and control of the purchasing function of the facility
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
• Monitoring and expediting orders.
• Authorizes payment for purchases
• Develops strategically integrated sourcing strategies
• Leverages total cost reductions and quality improvement recommendations
• Maintain purchasing information, files and records (e.g. request for proposals, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.)
• Prepare and process purchasing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Research contracts, suppliers, and equipment including evaluation of new products for the purpose of analyzing information to determine product and/or service need and availability as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors to monitor and consolidation of orders for better management and expenses.
• Expedite supplier shipments; identify and resolve any potential delays while keeping all internal and external customers informed of any materials delays or problems.
• Assist in resolution of customs delays.
• Share responsibility of recording receipts and closing purchase orders. Assist in the resolution of invoicing discrepancies.
• Manage material costs, perform cost comparisons and identify cost

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have organizational skills
• Sensitive to confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• At least 2-5 years’ experience in a related role
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, and offsite supplier quality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Ability to grasp the big picture and think long-term
• Exceptional business acumen developed from manufacturing industry experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Recognized Purchasing, Accounting, or Finance designation

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