Purchasing Manager

Job Details

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage
No Travel required

Job Shift
1st Shift

Job Category
Purchasing - Procurement

Position Details

What you will do?

As the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible to ensure the smooth, efficient and fiscally prudent procurement of goods and services essential to the operations of the enterprise.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains positive and fiscally sound relationships with suppliers.
• Develops, implements and monitors purchasing strategies which benefit the overall needs of the enterprise.
• Develops, negotiates, implements and tracks contracts with vendors.
• Performs strategic procurement activities, searching for the best deals and profitable suppliers.
• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce overall organizational costs while consistently providing necessary resources in a timely manner.
• Develops, implements, manages and evaluates credit card usage throughout the enterprise.
• Oversees and manages the tracking systems of shipments, inventories and supply of needed goods.
• Audits and evaluates purchasing receipts to ensure the best usage of resources.
• Provides the CFO with timely and detailed reports monitoring credit card usage and purchasing trends throughout the enterprise.
• Understands the supply chain for key goods and services and ensures cost-effective procurement, storage and dispensing of goods throughout the enterprise.
• Ensures stock/supply optimization understanding external supply chain dynamics.
• Ensures quality control, adhering to the enterprise policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates supply utilization to provide inventory access and controls.
• Negotiates with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approves purchasing orders, confirming delivery of goods and services as needed.
• Controls the procurement budget, providing needed documentation for items purchased.
• Analyzes operations and effectively problem-solves issues, challenges and potential needs.

Why Work here?

We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications

What you need:

You need a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or a related field, with experience in using supply chain management software and tracking tools OR comparable related experience.

 Four Oaks Family & Children Services

 04/25/2024

 Cedar Rapids,IA