Purchasing Manager at Plimpton & Hills

Meriden, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Procedures, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Budget Management, Price Negotiation, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Supervision, Cost Containment, Forecasting, Supplier Selection, Process Improvement

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description Purchasing Manager Reports To: VP-Operations Work Hours: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Branch(s): Meriden, CT Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hour Position Purpose: To ensure excellent internal and external customer service by managing proper purchasing procedures, effective communication and maintaining proper inventory levels while negotiating the best possible pricing. Essential Functions: Accurately monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand Prepare timely requests for information and quotes Analyze vendor responses and quotes Responsible for contract management with emphasis on leveraging contracts for the benefit of the company and the customers involved Handle budgetary issues such as reviewing vendor cost comparisons, month end reports for cost containment, material and labor costs Monitor vendor performance and hold vendors accountable to defined service level agreements Establish and maintain procedures that ensure that all vendors meet Corporate and business unit criteria in the areas of quality, cost, delivery, and environment Manage effective price negotiation, price analysis, and supplier selection Prepare, implement and ensure effective negotiating strategies Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts Maintain proper inventory levels of a wide variety of products based on customer demand Effectively coach and supervise purchasing department employees Suggest improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of pricing process Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment Performs other duties as assigned Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Requirements Experience, Education & Skills: Five to seven years industry purchasing/price management experience preferred. Proficient in current industry and/or inventory software. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. AS or BA in business preferred. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, with walking and standing occasionally.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing purchasing procedures, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining inventory levels while negotiating pricing. This role also involves monitoring vendor performance and managing relationships with key suppliers.