Purchasing Manager

Senior plc•Burbank, CA

104d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager will analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability, control purchasing department budgets, and develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. This role involves directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. The individual will also interview and hire staff, oversee staff training, and participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials. Responsibilities include preparing reports on market conditions and merchandise costs, resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims, reviewing purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy, and reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids. The manager will administer on-line purchasing systems, arrange for the disposal of surplus materials, locate vendors, interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales, and maintain records of goods ordered and received. Additionally, the role involves preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders, preparing bid awards requiring board approval, and representing the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major studies in business administration, accounting or economics
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing
Three years of experience in the metal industry
Two years of local experience
Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures in the industry
Versatility in the techniques of specification writing
Extensive knowledge of markets, particularly local sources of supply of market practices and pricing methods
Knowledge of MRP, MAPICS Manufacturing software; Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

Purchasing policy and planning
Departmental staff recruitment, development, training and management
Purchasing project prioritization and management
Managing purchasing information and systems, and purchasing services
Managing purchasing staff, suppliers, relationships, SLA’s (service level agreements)
Setting (if no QA function), monitoring and managing quality and QA systems
Effective proactive liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand to relevant quality
Effective proactive liaison with other departments regarding operating, resourcing services as necessary, e.g. IT
Negotiating and administration of purchasing contracts
Make or buy policy analysis and decisions
Rent or buy policy evaluation and decision/ recommendation
Cost saving budgeting and targeting
Setting and planning how to achieve supplier accreditation and service level management
Administration and reporting as necessary
Accounting evaluation and financial justification including capital versus revenue
Outsourcing strategy/ development/ management
Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management
Stock and materials management
Warehousing, distribution, shipping management (if applicable, or effective liaison with these functions/ departments)
Packaging and transport regulatory awareness, compliance and information communication
Health and safety compliance
International trading issues/ imports/ legal, awareness and management
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.