Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager
SPT Labtech, United States

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 25, 2021
Last Date
Apr 25, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Apricot Designs Inc. has recently been acquired by SPT Labtech, and is a specialty manufacturer of laboratory equipment and laboratory technology products. We are at the forefront of supplying technology used in Covid-19 testing worldwide. We are an essential business and are currently hiring for a Purchasing Manager to lead, direct and manage the purchasing team. The purchasing team is responsible for all aspects of purchasing, coordinating, scheduling, and optimizing inventory levels. The Purchasing Manager will provide the guidance and support to ensure the success of the purchasing team.

If you are a Purchasing Manager with at least 10 years of experience, please read on!

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Monitor and analyze inventory levels for each product category and take appropriate action to maintain inventory levels within corporate guidelines, objectives and initiatives.
  • Monitor and ensure database is current and complete for any items to be purchased.
  • Maintain MRP to generate or revise purchase orders to meet customer and forecast demand and inventory plan.
  • As required, investigate and develop new sources of supply from drawings and specifications.
  • Assess current supply base on an on-going basis and recommend changes/alternatives that could reduce purchased material cost or add higher value.
  • Establish priorities and in the case of schedule slippages or non-conforming material, establish the necessary corrective action.
  • Responsible for building comprehensive sourcing and purchasing strategies both domestically and overseas.
  • Directs the development and execution of buying finished goods in a lowest cost of ownership format, increasing inventory turns.
  • Partner with sales, production, and operations to forecast demand and develop enhanced forecasting techniques and processes.
  • Coordinates with quality, manufacturing, production, and sales in order to determine product and service requirements and to insure that purchasing specifications are clearly defined.
  • Explores the market for new sources of supply and develops them in anticipation of need or when specific advantage is available.
  • Execute purchase orders, leases and contracts.
  • Approve and or challenge vendor invoices to verify cost accuracy in the system.
  • Participating in special activities within the company when necessary.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working in purchasing, planning, and inventory control in the manufacturing industry or similar industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, with a command of ERP systems use, management and or implementation.
  • Strong Pricing/cost negotiating skills is a must for this position.
  • Proactive and organized work style.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, supported by strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Team player combined with ability to work independently and adapt to change.
  • The individual will need to successfully interact with other internal departments to be successful in this position.
  • Solid decision making skills will be required to be successful in this position.
  • Proven experience in influencing replenishment objectives; supplier selection, management of scorecard metrics, negotiation of contracts, improving all aspects of supplier agreements.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring and skill development for a team of purchasing professionals.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Knowledge of Verbal Chinese (Mandarin) a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Specification

Job Rewards and Benefits

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