Job Details
Our client is an industry leader known for engineering, manufacturing and customizing armored vehicles. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and are looking for a dedicated Purchasing Agent to join our team and contribute to our continued success.
Summary:
As a Purchasing Manager in Shelby, NC you will oversee a team responsible for the procurement of products essential to the company's operations. You must maintain a deep understanding of the company's supply chain to track, identify, and process acquisitions. Success in this role will be exhibited by implementing cost-efficient purchasing strategies throughout the procurement cycle.
Tasks:
- Manages material and equipment inventories.
- Works closely with various teams, such as finance and production.
- Monitors and forecasts inventory levels.
- Tracks and reports operating metrics to identify areas that need improvement.
- Schedules orders and consolidates monthly, quarterly, and annual purchases.
- Prepares proposals and detailed documentation of purchases and inventories.
- Locates suppliers, negotiates deals, and networks with vendors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Dependable decision-making skills.
- Understanding of contract law and purchasing regulations.
Requirements:- 5 years of proven management and purchasing experience.
- Advanced knowledge in Excel and cloud-based inventory and purchasing systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Dependable decision-making skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management; MBA a plus.
- Understanding of contract law and purchasing regulations.