Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB TITLE: Purchasing Clerk
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
This job requires the Purchasing Coordinator to perform the following tasks:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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ITEM TIME JOB FUNCTIONS
100%
POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Internal Contacts:
Purchasing Manager, Operations Personnel, and Inventory Personnel
External Contacts:
Vendors
Education Level and Focus:
High School diploma or equivalent; Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth
Years and Type of Related Experience Required:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in this occupation. Exposure to manufacturing environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal and Communication:
Effectively able to communicate with management, co-workers and external contacts, good telephone skills
Technical and Analytical:
Typing, PC and assorted software programs such as Excel and word processing, 10 key, operate general office equipment (e.g. copier, fax machine, typewriter). Ability to gather, analyze and identify problems
Administrative and Operations:
Must adhere to departmental procedures; must also follow all safety guidelines, organize job responsibilities to complete work on a timely basis.
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit and work in front of computer terminal for long periods (may sit for approx. 7 hours with 2 hour intervals being in a stationary sitting position). May lift up to 25 lbs
Work Environment
Office environment with low to moderate noise levels with air conditioning and heat. May be required to go in warehouse area with high noise levels, wet floors, forklift and pedestrian traffic, extreme hot/cold climate
Special Requirements:
Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested.
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