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)
Company Overview
In 1997, C & B CUSTOM MODULAR, INC. was founded with the prospect of manufacturing the best quality built custom modular offices and modular classrooms produced today. C & B's combined experience and knowledge in the manufacturing of custom modular is over 90 years. C & B is very dedicated to the quality of each unit that is manufactured in our facility. Each unit undergoes a thorough inspection by our quality control department as well as licensed inspectors before a unit leaves our facility
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for the overall purchasing functions of the plant. This includes inventory management, material control and policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Management
a. Manages and directs the activities of the Purchasing Department and Material Control personnel.
b. Enforces policies and procedures.
c. Evaluates performance of subordinates.
d. Recommends salary levels.
Administration
a. Keeps inventory pricing updated.
b. Enters all inventory data in the inventory system.
c. Enters new materials and pricing into the inventory system.
d. Reviews monthly credit card expenditures for the department.
e. Maintains standard material information.
f. Reviews pre-released prints and attends pre-production meetings.
g. Prices and allocates all material movement forms.
h. Approves invoices for payment.
i. Reviews purchase order to invoices pricing and quantity discrepancies.
Purchasing
a. Purchases materials for different projects.
b. Understands the modular building construction process. This includes reading blueprints and usage of raw materials during the construction process.
c. Purchases standard materials for cycle counts.
d. Negotiates prices on materials.
e. Researches new materials.
f. Adds new vendors into purchase order system.
g. Interacts with vendors as needed.
Material Control
a. Coordinates quarterly physical inventories.
b. Develops obsolete material lists.
c. Coordinates usage or disposal of obsolete material.
d. Purchases replacement parts for damaged material
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Miscellaneous
a. Provides the Sales and Engineering Departments with technical information on special material.
b. Performs other duties as assigned.
c. In some cases, this position will also fulfil one of the other job duties in the department.
Company Benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse, drug-free work place and believe that our employees are our greatest asset. we respect hard work, honesty, and integrity in our employees. The company compensation package is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
C&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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