Purchasing Director jobs in Reading, PA

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)

T
Purchasing Assistant
  • Trinity Glass International Inc
  • Reading, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

    Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

    Department: Planning

    Location: Breinigsville, PA

    ___________________________________________________________________

    JOB IS ONSITE AND LOCATED IN BREINIGSVILLE, PA.

    ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A DRUG TEST PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

    Job Summary:

    At Trinity Glass International, we are committed to fostering and nurturing empowerment, teamwork, integrity, diversity, and growth. We operate with transparency and believe that this foundation of taking ownership, overcoming adversity through teamwork, and embracing change will allow us to grow as professionals and as a corporation.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
    • Research potential vendors
    • Track orders and ensure timely delivery
    • Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
    • Prepare cost analyses
    • Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
    • Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
    • Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel Lookups
    • Strong organizational skills

    This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

    Education and Experience:

    • Background / experience in purchasing / supply chain management is preferred.
    • Fluency in Spanish is welcome, but not required.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    What We Offer:

    Cookouts and a great work environment are waiting for you!

    Competitive Compensation

    Employee referral bonus opportunity

    401K Plan with Company Match

    Comprehensive Benefit Plans (medical, dental, vision, EAP, FSA, Life and STD)

    Paid Holidays

    Paid Vacation (PTO)

    Casual Atmosphere

    Free Coffee

  • 22 Days Ago

C
Purchasing Assistant
  • Campbell Manufacturing LLC
  • Bechtelsville, PA FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY Assist the purchasing department with entering purchase orders, reviewing open orders, updating supplier price lists, and maintaining system part data for manufactured and resale goods in an I...
  • 8 Days Ago

C
Purchasing Assistant
  • Campbell Manufacturing LLC
  • Bechtelsville, PA FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY Assist the purchasing department with entering purchase orders, reviewing open orders, updating supplier price lists, and maintaining system part data for manufactured and resale goods in an I...
  • 8 Days Ago

K
Purchasing Estimator
  • Kokosing Careers
  • Morgantown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Perform pre-construction services as part of the Kokosing Heavy Highway Construction Group on multiple regional bridge and/or highway construction projects. Responsibilities include setup of ...
  • 1 Month Ago

E
Purchasing Internship - Summer 2024
  • East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries
  • Lyon Station, PA OTHER
  • Overview East Penn has an Purchasing Internship opportunity available in our Corporate Procurement department. Full-time 40 hours per week during the summer (May-August), flexible schedule, and hourly...
  • 2 Months Ago

P
Activities Director
  • People Powered
  • Shenandoah, PA FULL_TIME
  • Shenandoah Senior Living Community is seeking an Activities Director for our skilled nursing home facility at Shenandoah, PA . You would plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Activity Pro...
  • 19 Days Ago

Filters

Clear All

  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Purchasing Director jobs found in Reading, PA area

L
Land Development Purchasing Manager
  • Lennar Homes
  • Wayne, PA
  • Overview Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar! As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Owner Operator
  • Carrier One
  • Reading, PA
  • About Carrier One Carrier One Inc. is a privately owned flatbed company based in Griffith, Indiana, founded in 2003. Fir...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Owner Operator
  • Carrier One
  • Mohnton, PA
  • About Carrier One Carrier One Inc. is a privately owned flatbed company based in Griffith, Indiana, founded in 2003. Fir...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Owner Operator
  • Carrier One
  • Birdsboro, PA
  • About Carrier One Carrier One Inc. is a privately owned flatbed company based in Griffith, Indiana, founded in 2003. Fir...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Owner Operator
  • Carrier One
  • Allentown, PA
  • About Carrier One Carrier One Inc. is a privately owned flatbed company based in Griffith, Indiana, founded in 2003. Fir...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Coord- Site Services (US)
  • Avantor
  • Malvern, PA
  • Coord- Site Services (US) page is loaded Coord- Site Services (US) Apply locations Malvern, PA time type Full time poste...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Driver
  • Arbor Terrace Exton
  • Coatesville, PA
  • Position Details Employment Status: Part-Time Salary: 15.00 Hourly Shift: Day Arbor's Luxurious Assisted Living Communit...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Driver
  • Arbor Terrace Exton
  • Exton, PA
  • Position Details Employment Status: Part-Time Salary: 15.00 Hourly Shift: Day Arbor's Luxurious Assisted Living Communit...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$172,379 to $231,583
Reading, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

Purchasing Director in Cincinnati, OH
Purchasing managers typically require a bachelor’s degree in business science, logistics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or business.
February 23, 2020
Purchasing Director in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The director of purchasing contributes to the bottom line of an organization by utilizing analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods, materials and services on favorable terms.
February 22, 2020
Purchasing Director in Fort Smith, AR
The Purchasing Manager position may also carry the title "Procurement Manager" or in the public sector, "Procurement Officer".
February 21, 2020