Purchasing Manager jobs in Beaverton, OR

The Purchasing, Shipping Logistics and Spare Parts Manager provides the company sound purchasing and cost management analysis and reporting. In support of these purchasing functions, the Manager will assist with inbound and outbound shipping logistic support for raw materials and finished products. The Manager will also prepare spare parts quotes and will accept approved purchase orders from the company’s current clients.

• Work closely with project management and engineering personnel to obtain all details related to purchasing requirements.
• Negotiate, establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure competitiveness.
• Purchase orders will go out with reference to specifications, schedule and detailing standards.
• Provide raw material and buyout costs and estimates to project management and sales personnel.
• Manage purchasing and job cost information.
• Capture and analyze historical purchasing and cost data.
• Manage the proper receipt of raw materials and buyouts.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable for the proper entry of received materials.
• Assist with other accounting and finance projects as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors for the for the proper logistics, shipment and delivery of raw materials and buyouts to the company’s fabrication facility.
• Coordinate with clients for the for the proper logistics, shipment and delivery of finished products to the client’s facility.
• Assist clients with the ordering of spare parts by developing quotes, providing lead times and accepting purchase orders.

Skills:

Purchasing, Procurement, Material planning, Purchase order, Logistics, Reporting, Supply chain management, Contract negotiation, cost analysis, sage, metal fabrication, manufacturing industry, accounting and finance, AutoCAD, blueprint reading, MRO buyer

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the fabrication and manufacturing industry.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting/finance related functions preferred
• Associates degree in accounting, finance or business preferred, but not required.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
• Sage Accounting platform experience a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and blueprint reading preferred
• Clear, effective and respectful communication skills.
• Well organized and self-motivated.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.