Purchasing Manager

George E. Booth Co. - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at George E. Booth Co., LLC is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials based on requests from the sales team. This role involves creating purchase orders, verifying shipments, and maintaining purchasing records while developing relationships with vendors and customers to optimize costs and reduce supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Perform buying duties when necessary.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and sales employees originating requests.
• Compare bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Verify shipments arrive correctly and that orders meet specifications.
• Develop and construct cooperative relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
• Exercise judgment and decision-making abilities considering relative costs and benefits of product orders or vendor selection.
• Analyze demand patterns and forecast future needs to avoid shortages or excesses.
• Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data as requested by the company.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize costs, maintain quality, and reduce supply chain risks.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or three to five years' work experience in a similar field and/or industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with budget management.
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers.
• A valid Driver's License is required for this position.

Benefits

• Full benefits package starting on day one
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching