Purchasing Manager

Ctr Of The Carolinas - Rock Hill, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Rock Hill, SC

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at CTR of the Carolinas, Inc. is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing to support the organization's operations efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves establishing purchasing policies, monitoring compliance, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the purchasing department's daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers
• Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases
• Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance
• Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Performance manage, develop, and motivate purchasing staff
• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Requirements

• A college degree or work-related experience in business, materials management, operations management, engineering, or related field is a plus
• Experience in purchasing and procurement
• Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning, and MRP/ERP systems often required
• Financial acumen
• High competency level in MS Office applications

Nice-to-haves

• Communication skills
• Negotiating skills
• Networking skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Results-oriented
• Judgment
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance