Purchasing Manager
Our Client an Electronics Manufacturer with over a decade of success is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Purchasing Manager to join their team!
Purchasing Manager will take responsibility for supply chain and ensure that production team has everything they need to fulfill customer orders. Will plan and purchase product components, run a small purchasing and logistics team, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate closely with Production, Front Office, and Engineering.
Client has a small, highly collaborative team, and they put the person before the resume. That means both getting the job done right and being someone, they want to work with every day. Maybe you have just a few years of procurement experience, or maybe you have been managing supply chains for decades. Either way, if you love planning, they want to talk with you about coming on board.
The role is full-time, on site in Hackensack at least 60%.
Salary will be appropriate to your level of experience.
Duties:
Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
Manage and lead the purchasing and logistics team.
Plan purchases to optimize stock levels and cost of goods on hand.
Generate forecasts in coordination with Sales and Marketing
Select prospective vendors and negotiate pricing.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors.
Review and process purchase orders
Evaluate vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
Coordinate with Production to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
Ensure quality of procured items and address problems when they arise.
Work with Engineering and material requirements to ensure consistent flow of materials to support Production.
Develop inventory controls to identify demands.
Qualifications
Experience working in an ERP/MRP and Excel
A reputation for taking initiative and responsibility.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical and communication skills
Knowledge of these terms: PO, BOL, BOM, CPU
A knack for negotiation
Persistence in problem solving.
A zealous attention to detail
Additional Pluses:
Supervisory experience
Degree and/or certification in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Distribution or related fields
Additional knowledge of ERP, CRM, or project management software
Client Benefit Package
Health, Dental, Vision and 401k with company match
Flexible hours and partial WFH
Room to grow professionally.
Creative company culture and casual dress code
Snacks and free gourmet coffee
Client is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.