PURCHASING MANAGER

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Work in a fast-paced environment in temperatures cold in the winter and hot in the summer

-Ensure to acquire proper material flow from receipt, storage to production.

-Oversee receiving, incoming inspections (when required), keeping receiving records, and processing to correct department for vendor payment

-Working with multi-language subcontractors picking up and returning materials to warehouse

- Serving two flooring companies under one roof while recognizing opportunities to improve workflow and operational accuracy within multiple systems

- Strong computer and technical problem skills while using multi-devices such as cell phone, iPad, tablet and computer

-Properly order supplies to avoiding excessive surplus and inefficiencies

-Monitor receiving processes including and not limited to rolls of carpet, pallets of LVP, Tile, Carpet tile and supplies from multiple vendors

-Managing the logistics of pickups and deliveries scheduled by our scheduling and purchasing departments of materials from vendors and then to job sites

-Managing trash pick-up of materials that are unloaded each morning from installations performed the day prior

-Develop, Lead and Execute purchasing strategies

-Responsible for accuracy of inventory including daily cycle counting and quarterly inventory true-ups

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Two to three years of experience in flooring warehousing management experience;

- Two to three years of Purchasing and Procurement experience preferably in the construction industry

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrates a coach like disposition;

- Organization skills to manage multiple moving process;

- Willingness to train daily on personal development and soft skills;

- Valid driver's license with a good driving record;

- Forklift Certification;

- Inventory experience; and

- Computer skills.

Employment At-Will

Employment is voluntarily entered into, and employees are free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, the company may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

Physical Demands

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; reach with hands and arms; see, and talk and hear. The employee frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. (i.e., pad rolls, boxes of tile or equipment) To move it as needed. Must be able to climb, reach, squat, crawl, bend and kneel for extended periods as well as push and pull at least 100 lbs. The incumbent is required to assist with moving carpet/pad or drive a forklift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can be noisy, especially when operating machinery such as a forklift, blower, etc. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

o Technical Knowledge – Must have experience and knowledge of flooring product and installation processes.

o Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves the problem promptly.

o Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Participates in meetings.

o Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written

information.

o Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

o Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.

o Ethics – Treats people with integrity and ethically.

o Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.

o Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

o Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.

o Professionalism – Focuses on solving the conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

o Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to

ensure quality.

o Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly.

o Safety and security – Observe safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

o Follow-up – Must be organized and able to follow-up on statuses and ensure completion of tasks.

o Dependable – Is consistently at work and on time.

NATURE OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job description should not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment.

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