Purchasing Director jobs in Fall River, MA

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)

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Purchasing Agent
  • Poyant
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • 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:

    • The Senior Buyer & Production Scheduler will provide the Purchasing Agent with daily work orders, each containing a full bill of materials listing out specific requirements including type and quantity.
    • The Purchasing Agent will order the requested materials, ensuring the most cost-effective acquisition of the material while meeting the delivery/production/installation timeline requirements.
    • The Purchasing Agent will specify the delivery date on the Purchase Order and email to the Vendor.
    • At the time of placing the order, the Purchasing Agent will verify the Vendor can fulfill the entire order. If the Vendor reports there is a delay or back-order for any of the required items, the Purchasing Agent will note it on the PO and Immediately notify the Senior Purchaser & Production Scheduler and the Operations Manager via email.
    • The Purchasing Agent is required to update item pricing in the KeyedIn System so that material costs are current and reflected in real time new job estimates. The item pricing update is required to occur at the time materials are being purchased.
    • All items purchased, either On-Line, Phone, or E-mail must be processed through KeyedIn Software with a PO.
    • Process and track Materials Requisitions for tools, with written approval by the Operations Manager.
    • Notify the Senior Buyer & Production Scheduler on all inventory and procurement issues including overdue delivery status, back orders, supplier problems, in-house storage limitations, and material usage issues.
    • Maintain adequate inventory levels of stock, setting and adjusting max/min levels to minimize raw material inventory and product stock- outs and set up and maintain the company wide Kanban process.
    • Maintain accurate control on all paperwork used in ordering, shipping, and the return of Inventory for credit, making sure all purchasing documentation is received by accounting within 24 hours.
    • Work with the Accounting Department as needed to maintain accurate information in a timely fashion.
    • Assists with yearly physical inventories.
    • Provide responsive communication to internal customers and venders.
    • Maintains KeyedIn as required for all purchasing functions.

    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:

    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Profit sharing
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • No nights
    • No weekends

    Work Location: In person

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Manager Purchasing
  • Rexel USA
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • The position of Purchasing Manager will be based out of our Fall River, MA location! Summary The Manager Purchasing is responsible for the purchasing and procurement activities for the commodity categ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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TRAVEL COORDINATOR/PURCHASING-RECEIVING CLERK-DG
  • McLaughlin Research Corp
  • Middletown, RI FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: The Travel Coordinator assists employees with travel arrangements. Responsibilities include: Scheduling hotels, flights, and car rentals and assisting with the preparation of itinerar...
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Clerk II, Purchasing and Business Services (Part-Time) - Bristol Community College
  • Bristol Community College
  • River, MA PART_TIME
  • Location: Fall River, MA Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Jan 25 2024 Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Clerk II, Purchasing and Business Services (Part-Time) DEPARTMENT: Purchasing and Business S...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Rehabilitation
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Somerset, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursin...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Operations Director
  • BrightView Health
  • Hyannis, MA FULL_TIME
  • Why You’ll Love This Practice Manager/Operations Director Job Would you love to work in an environment where you can build genuine connections with a team that shares your passion for making a differe...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Director of Purchasing and Strategic Accounts
  • MariMed, Inc.
  • Norwood, MA
  • Do you have what it takes to be a part of an industry leading cannabis company? Who We Are: MariMed Inc. is a multi-stat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Strategic Pharmaceutical Sourcing
  • Cardinal Health
  • Mansfield, MA
  • Director, Strategic Pharmaceutical Sourcing - Red Oak Sourcing Red Oak Sourcing is a 50/50 stand-alone joint venture bet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of IT Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • CVS Health
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Logistics Coordinator
  • Bud's Goods + Provisions
  • Lakeville, MA
  • Summary Bud's Goods & Services is seeking a highly organized and motivated Logistics Coordinator with a comprehensive un...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inventory Planner
  • AEG
  • Stoughton, MA
  • In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "apply now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plumber - Steamfitter
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • New Bedford, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Please note; this role is based in Buzzards Bay, MA! The Massachusetts Maritime Academy ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Skills Trainer
  • People Incorporated
  • Fall River, MA
  • Skills Trainers: Pay Rate: Varies Schedule: Part Time Evening People Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • WARREN, RI
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104.2 km2), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km2) is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km2), or 17.68%, is water. Water power from the Quequechan River and natural granite helped form and shape Fall River into the city it is today. Fall River granite is quarried here. The Quequechan River once flowed through downtown unrestricted, providing water power for the mills and, in the last 1⁄2 mile (0.8 km) of its length, down a series of eight steep waterfalls falling 128 feet (39 m) into the Taunton River at...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$183,869 to $247,013
Fall River, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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