Purchasing Inventory Mgr

Cork Medical - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Cork Medical will play a crucial role in overseeing the supply chain operations, focusing on the purchasing and inventory management of materials, as well as vendor selection. This position is responsible for making recommendations aimed at improving productivity, quality, and efficiency within the operations. The Purchasing Manager will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be instrumental in ensuring that the purchasing processes align with the company's strategic goals. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will be tasked with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff members. They will oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the purchasing department, ensuring that all operations run smoothly. Performance evaluations will be a key responsibility, providing timely and constructive feedback to team members. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will handle disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with company policies, ensuring a fair and compliant approach to human resources management. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for purchasing supplies, materials, and parts necessary for the company’s operations. They will maintain a keen awareness of market trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability, directing purchasing programs accordingly. This role involves developing and maintaining inventory databases, negotiating contracts with vendors to secure optimal costs and delivery times, and ensuring compliance with company policies through thorough review of purchase orders and contracts. Collaboration with sales, customer service, and logistics departments will be essential to maximize efficiency in purchasing and inventory control. The Purchasing Manager will also communicate with suppliers to resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, pricing, or conditions of sale. They will set authorization limits for purchasing staff and will be responsible for purchasing large and complex items. Furthermore, the Purchasing Manager will develop and implement policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control, with the goal of maximizing efficiency and optimizing workflow. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the department and the company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall supply chain operations, including purchasing and inventory of materials.
• Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Purchase supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.
• Develop and maintain inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
• Negotiate and complete contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Set authorization limits for purchasing staff.
• Purchase large and complex items.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• At least five years of buying or purchasing experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high mix/low volume job shop environment.
• Experience with multi-level bill of materials and complex routings.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning and Trial Kitting.