Location:

109 Tyson Drive, Winchester, VA

Department: Purchasing

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Classification: Exempt

Basic Job Function: Manage the ordering and delivery of all goods according to planned requirements to satisfy forecast/sales demands. Develop strategic guidelines for the Purchasing Department and supervise the Purchasing staff.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience OR minimum 5 years purchasing experience within an import/distribution environment.
Import/distribution experience within an MRP environment (SAP preferred)
Experience with offshore vendors and customs related issues
Previous supervisory position preferred

Job Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

Ability to prepare spreadsheets and cost analysis reports
Understand and analyze MRP requirements and place purchase orders
Ability to analyze situations, identify and address solutions
Ability to lead change, build high performance teams and be a team player
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with suppliers from overseas to achieve results
React and resolve material-related shortfalls & communicate with affected departments
Knowledge and support of inventory management goals
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities
Support new product development process and ensure accuracy of data in ERP systems

Specific Job Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities:

Oversee development of individual planner’s purchase plans
Supervise department staff
Conduct annual employee performance evaluations
Identify part shortages and purchase order requirements
Coordinate factory evaluation, product testing and documentation related to direct import shipments
Communicate delivery requirements to suppliers
Maintain inventory levels
Manage delivery requirements & schedules
Work with freight forwarders to ensure timely and cost-efficient inbound freight and customs clearance
Responsible for ensuring accuracy of data in ERP system specific to material lead-times, prices, & vendor information
Evaluate supplier performance annually
Assist with new item set up and notification to suppliers
Approve purchase orders per company’s authorization levels
Responsible for training new recruits
System super user / trainer
Support product sample requests for sales meetings
Present department results in monthly Manager’s meeting.
Prepare and adhere to department budget
Other duties as assigned

Authority: According to the current Company Guidelines

8. Hours of Work: 40-hour work week; occasional overtime as needed

9. Stress Factors: Constantly changing priorities

10. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position requires exposure to the warehouse on occasion, which requires employee to wear closed shoes. Employee is exposed to a typical office environment for the most part with ambient room temperature, lighting and traditional office equipment.

11. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, with some occasional standing and walking as needed. Individuals may be required to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or to reach for product throughout the workday; lifting will include up to 25 pounds for files or product on occasion. Proper lifting techniques are required.

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Purchasing Manager