Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Purchasing Agent is to work closely with the Senior Purchaser & Production Scheduler, the Production & Quality Supervisor, the Operations Manager and production staff to ensure the timely procurement of materials and services to meet the day-to-day production needs of the company at the most cost-efficient price while minimizing inventory and preventing stock outs.
Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent includes:
Qualifications:
- College degree or 5 years' experience
- Good Computer skills in MS-Office
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Note: This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Profit Sharing Plan
- 10 holidays
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position may at times require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Clear All
0 Purchasing Director jobs found in Barnstable, MA area