Oversees the activities of the Purchasing Department in procuring materials, equipment and services. Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives. Participates in major contract negotiations with top suppliers to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices. Reviews and approves large purchases over buyers’ limits. Essential Job Duties. Supervise assigned staff including establishing and communicating performance expectations, provide positive and ... more details
PrideStaff is currently seeking Purchasing Manager a manufacturing company located in Pomona, CA. This is a full-time, temp- to- hire position with opportunity to grow. Please see job requirements below to be considered.
Salary: $30-$33
Shift: M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm
Position Summary
Oversees the activities of the Purchasing Department in procuring materials, equipment and services. Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives. Participates in major contract negotiations with top suppliers to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices. Reviews and approves large purchases over buyers’ limits.
Essential Job Duties
Supervise assigned staff including establishing and communicating performance expectations, provide positive and constructive feedback, conduct performance reviews and determine training and development needs and make hiring and terminating decisions while conforming to company policies and procedures
Purchase required items identified in the Made2Manage (M2M) system que for specific jobs while maintaining all inventory levels
Purchase required items identified on the pick list that are not in the M2M que and/or make corrections to the inventory
Verify prices and delivery times prior to placing orders when using a Purchase Order
Develop and create a list of buy-out updates of jobs with Purchase Order vendor due dates
Run reports listing items needed to purchase and make purchases based on department requests
Follow up on orders placed with vendors
Work with Receiving and notify the vendor if the wrong part is received or repairs are needed and make the necessary corrections
Notify Engineering to correct problems with M2M parts
Pull and archive closed and completed purchase orders
Give the Driver a trip route list for pick up and deliveries
Request COD checks from accounting and verify all purchase order information prior to releasing the check
Assist with Stock Room needs and obtain price and availability information for Customer Service
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or closely related field or six years Purchasing experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Six years’ experience supervising or leading a Purchasing department required preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of M2M a plus
Must have ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to adhere to ethical principles that reflect the highest standards of organizational and individual behavior and comply with all laws and regulations
Possess effective organization and time management skills, be detail oriented, use good judgment, manage competing priorities for multiple projects and consistently meet all deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with others and foster cooperative relationships and credibility at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to follow through, have excellent problem-solving skills, possess effective negotiation skills and be cost conscious
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Must be willing to submit to a drug test and physical prior to start.
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