Purchasing Manager

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA•Laconia, NH

About The Position

Summary Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Supervises the day to day functioning of Purchasing including the selection, training, and buyer commodity assignments. Ensures that Company Standard Procedures are followed in connection with purchase of materials and services. Follows through with vendors in matters of complaint, non-compliance, problem or failure to meet specifications or agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
one to two years related experience and/or training
equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Planning and overseeing the work of Buyers and Purchasing Personnel
Hiring and training new staff
Developing or enhancing an organization’s procurement rules and regulations
Establish or enhance guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept and which vendors to consider
Buying goods and services for the company
Discussing contracts
Evaluating quality, price, reliability, technical support and availability of goods and services
Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.