Purchasing Manager

$52,000 - $72,800/Yr

Spherion Staffing - Wichita Falls, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Wichita Falls, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager role at Spherion involves overseeing the efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies, and capital equipment for a manufacturing company in Wichita Falls, Texas. The position requires strong negotiation skills, vendor management, and the ability to maintain accurate purchasing records while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role is integral to maintaining the manufacturing flow and involves global sourcing and quality assurance participation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies and capital equipment for the company.
• Receives purchase requisitions and verifies for accuracy and authorization(s). Sources new vendors when necessary.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders; determines and negotiates prices, delivery, and credit terms; buys according to established company policies and procedures; maintains accurate purchasing records.
• Responsible for evaluating, assessing, and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance, and consistent quality assurance.
• Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors; keeps accurate vendor records.
• Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relationship to company's cost of capital.
• Prepares monthly reports and reviews forecast of purchasing commitments.
• Coordinates with Production Scheduler to ensure delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Responsible for global sourcing, assessing, and selecting vendors.
• Actively participates in quality assurance process and plan and provides reports related to department.
• Complies with all safety policy and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years purchasing experience required.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Experience with common MRP software applications needed.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.

Nice-to-haves

• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Creative problem solver.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Incentive and recognition program