Purchasing Manager

VITALITY WORKS INC • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the acquisition of goods and services for Vitality Works, Inc. They must compare and evaluate products offered to determine if they align with the needs of the company. They directly negotiate with sellers to determine the best price available and enact contracts with those providers once an agreement has been reached. Furthermore, they actively work with other members of the organization to ensure that all products and services are provided as agreed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in materials management/business/manufacturing.
• Training in Purchasing Management (i.e. CPM), Inventory Management (CPIM), or Lean disciplines.
• Demonstrated execution of Purchasing functions.
• Solid purchasing & MRP experience.
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of materials & supply chain management.
• Experience to identify & solve complex business problems.
• Experience developing, managing & maintaining vendor relationships.
• Clear & effective communication with individuals & teams within all areas of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change & follow through with a sense of urgency and the ability to organize and motivate subordinates and peers.
• Both detail oriented & able to see the big picture.
• Comfortable working in a high-performance work environment.
• Genuine desire to help the company grow according to our company’s strategic plan.
• Ability to take initiative & work independently within a collaborative group environment.
• Knowledge and advanced ability to use Microsoft programs, data bases and inventory control and purchasing tracking software.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented though spoken words and sentences.
• Arithmetic, algebra, statistics and applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to maintain and establish inventory levels to support business objectives while ensuring internal & external customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Play a key role in evaluating ‘just in time’ purchasing processes & providing appropriate recommendations that match the company’s strategic plan.
• Oversee the scheduling of consumables from outside suppliers in order to ensure customer schedules are met, production is not interrupted due to lack of materials & inventory is kept at optimal levels.
• Manage & report the performance of purchasing management in terms of operational objectives & goals of the company.
• Establish, monitor, and manage the processes & procedures of the purchasing of materials including monitoring of all reporting systems (databases, MRP system, etc.) & proactively identify system limitations with recommended solutions. Train subordinates to these processes and procedures.
• Negotiate best possible vendor pricing, terms & delivery schedules.
• Establish relationships, agreements, blanket PO’s, and or contracts with sources with the intent of having a long-term partnership.
• Monitor supplier expectations and reporting for their cost, quality, and on time delivery performance in meeting the company’s needs to include supplier management through implementation of Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards and tracking of supplier performance as appropriate.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with internal customers in ensuring qualified sources of supply and materials to meet those departments’ needs.
• Uses ERP system to monitor material demand, assisting in determining economic order quantity (EOQ), Kanban, and reorder points (ROP), and in maintaining overall control of inventory management / stocking levels. Be able to train other employees as necessary on the tool.
• Place purchase orders for new & existing production or non-production materials, goods and/or services.
• Maintain complete & accurate records for all purchases, quotations, contracts, orders, etc.
• As required, review invoices with accounts payable when price or terms do not agree with the purchase order.
• Partner with the QC Manager to ensure raw materials and consumables are released on time to the support shipment to the customer on time.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Recruit, hire, train and subordinates as necessary terminating employment as required. Work in conjunction with the human resources department, administers performance appraisals on a regular basis. Deal with grievances, complaints and disciplinary matters arising out of the department.
• Additional tasks & projects as needed.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• 2 FREE Supplements per month
• Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
• Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees