Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter is looking for a Purchasing Manager for a client in Lebanon, PA!

Job Description:

This position manages all purchasing activities and establishes strategic purchasing processes and procedures. Maintains relationship with vendors or suppliers and negotiates contracts for major purchases. Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations.

Job Duties:

• Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
• Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• Focused on continuous cost reductions (20% YOY) and Improved Payment Terms
• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
• Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
• Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff
• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 1st shift hours

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Purchasing experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP system experience
• Supervisory experience within procurement is heavily preferred

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement
• Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required
• Financial acumen
• High competency level in MS Office applications

Experience Level:

• Intermediate Level

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About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.