Purchasing Manager
Peabody, MA, United States
You will manage and oversee the procurement of goods and services by implementing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that the organization obtains the best value for its money. This involves monitoring inventory levels, identifying cost-saving opportunities, sourcing new suppliers, conducting supplier audits, resolving supply chain issues, and coordinating routine building maintenance.
Essential Responsibilities:
*Manage and oversee the purchasing process, from requisition to receipt of goods or services
*Procures, coordinates, and schedules goods for resale to customers through direct communication with domestic and international vendors
*Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships and implements systems to monitor performance, assess risk, and respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain
*Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
*Monitors and analyzes KPIs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
*Maintains supplier databases, purchase records, and develops cost reduction programs with suppliers
*Improves ERP system processes and procedures related to purchasing function and generates reports for management
*Performs administrative duties including reviewing credit card statements for accuracy, preparing returned goods authorizations, and item entry forms for engineering change requests
*Tracks and evaluates inventory levels to ensure timely procurement of materials and products and communicates with vendors regarding deliveries, returns, and accounting related issues
*Reviews exception reports to assure proper scheduling and arrival of goods
Requirements
*Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or one to three years purchasing or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
*Certified Professional Purchasing Manager certification (CPPM) or comparable preferred
*Prior experience utilizing an ERP System to monitor inventory levels and generate reports; experience with NetSuite is a plus
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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