Purchasing Manager

$100,000 - $105,000/Yr

Elwood Staffing - Glen Rock, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Glen Rock, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and purchasing of essential materials for the company's operations. This role involves researching suppliers, negotiating purchasing agreements, and developing inventory controls to meet demand for new materials, particularly in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the sourcing and purchasing process for essential materials.
• Research and compare costs of raw materials suppliers.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements with suppliers.
• Develop inventory controls to identify demand for new materials.
• Build and strengthen client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in sourcing raw materials and MRO items in an ERP-driven manufacturing company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated performance in negotiations with suppliers.
• Ability to recap and present negotiation analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Working knowledge of purchasing contract law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Stock ownership
• Profit sharing
• Vacation