Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary :

This position is responsible for managing the purchasing of equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operations of the organization. Purchases raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Compiles and maintains records of business transactions and office activities of establishment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains Purchasing section of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) System

Expertise in ERP systems.

Purchases supplies.

Data enters all purchase orders.

Calls, faxes, or mails vendors all new purchase orders.

Assists other departments when it is required.

Reviews requisitions.

Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.

Receives and contacts vendors to find out status of an order.

Contacts vendors with discrepancies with quantity and quality.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

2 to 4 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

MS Office, ERP System, MRP system

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

§ Requires good critical thinking and people skills.

§ Knowledge of office software, organizational abilities, and strong attention to detail

§ A proven history of success that includes administrative management, facilities, creative problem-solving and business partner experience is desired.

§ Have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Must have a professional, outgoing, guest-service oriented manner.
• Ability to interact with a variety of people and remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Must be friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
• Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; work well under pressure; able to manage multiple projects.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :