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November 18, 2024
Confidential
Fort Smith
FULL TIME
Purchasing Manager
Job Summary
The Corporate Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the company's operations. This position works closely with the Operations team to anticipate and fulfill supply needs, while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, organizational, and planning skills to ensure cost-effective and efficient purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
The Purchasing Manager monitors inventory levels to ensure the timely ordering of materials and supplies. The role requires assessing the availability of materials and predicting future needs based on market trends, delivery systems, and other influencing factors. A key part of this position is securing optimal pricing and terms across all purchasing areas, including services and travel-related needs such as airfare, car rentals, and hotel accommodations.
In addition, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions. They will address any order discrepancies, such as shipping delays, damaged goods, and returns, and ensure that past-due invoices are resolved to facilitate timely order processing. The role also includes managing documentation, such as matching and maintaining purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips, while ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures.
The Purchasing Manager provides support for accounts payable functions, such as entering invoices and processing checks, and works collaboratively with Corporate departments and remote locations to achieve company objectives. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support accounting and corporate functions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. They should be customer-focused, with a solid ability to make informed decisions based on available information. Reliability is key, as the role requires dependability in meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.
The candidate must possess an Associate’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 4 years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or purchasing—preferably within accounting functions—is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is necessary.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
The Corporate Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the company's operations. This position works closely with the Operations team to anticipate and fulfill supply needs, while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, organizational, and planning skills to ensure cost-effective and efficient purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
The Purchasing Manager monitors inventory levels to ensure the timely ordering of materials and supplies. The role requires assessing the availability of materials and predicting future needs based on market trends, delivery systems, and other influencing factors. A key part of this position is securing optimal pricing and terms across all purchasing areas, including services and travel-related needs such as airfare, car rentals, and hotel accommodations.
In addition, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions. They will address any order discrepancies, such as shipping delays, damaged goods, and returns, and ensure that past-due invoices are resolved to facilitate timely order processing. The role also includes managing documentation, such as matching and maintaining purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips, while ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures.
The Purchasing Manager provides support for accounts payable functions, such as entering invoices and processing checks, and works collaboratively with Corporate departments and remote locations to achieve company objectives. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support accounting and corporate functions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. They should be customer-focused, with a solid ability to make informed decisions based on available information. Reliability is key, as the role requires dependability in meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.
The candidate must possess an Associate’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 4 years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or purchasing—preferably within accounting functions—is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is necessary.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
- Day shift
- Associate (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
- Inventory management: 1 year (Required)
- Accounting: 1 year (Required)
- Fort Smith, AR 72904: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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