Job Details
Summary
World class customer service is what differentiates us from our competition. The Purchasing and Logistics manager supports our customers' needs by ensuring the best possible products and costs are available on time to meet customer demand.
Primary Functions
Supplier Relations
Develop relationships with suppliers
Meet regularly with suppliers via phone, video meetings, in person
Assist VP Purchasing with negotiating supplier pricing and contracts
Seek and develop new supplier relationships
Attend off site meetings/events (AFPM, associations)
Analyze and report to management supplier related goals, targets, plans, solutions
Engage suppliers to determine market trends
Plan product demand
Data Analysis and Entry
Monitor vendor pricing and maintain current vendor price information
Receive completed purchase orders
Process receiving paperwork and verify products, packaging, and specifications
Execute batch tickets and receivings related to purchasing/toll vendors
Process certificates of analysis in coordination with customer service/lab
Coordinate document requests (CofA, SDS, Specs, Technical Data Sheets, etc.)
Purchase Order Execution
Enter purchase orders based on data analysis and requisitions
Process Purchase Orders with vendors
Follow through with vendors/orders until completion
Ensure vendor pricing and freight terms/costs are accurate throughout process
Logistics
Execute inbound and outbound freight orders with logistics/freight carrier firms
Arrange inbound and outbound shipments with in-house operations
Coordinate inbound and outbound bulk shipments with operations
Participate in daily meetings with VP Purchasing, operations, and customer service
Inventory Management
Continually determine stock quantities to ensure continuity of supply
Coordinate purchase order execution with VP Purchasing
Monitor market conditions and inventory levels to maximize profit
Skills/Qualifications
10 years of prior purchasing experience
Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration or Purchasing/Logistics preferred
Sound communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external clients
Strong analytical, planning, math, MS Excel and organizational skills
Proactive nature with sense of urgency and effective problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of procurement and logistics
Ability to negotiate effectively and honestly with vendors