Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Purchasing Manager

Location : Metfab Engineering, Inc. in North Attleborough, MA

Schedule : Full-Time | On-site

Position Overview : We are seeking a purchasing managerto join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity.The ideal candidate will play a key role in the company andis responsible for maintaining supplier relations by obtaining the best source for material needs. This individual should be highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and work independently once trained. This person will be responsible for the procurement of parts and materials for production and maintaining stock inventory. Identify suppliers, compare and negotiate price and lead time with vendors. Complete related purchase orders and reports, and maintain files. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate across departments to ensure that operations are smooth and uninterrupted.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. They should have the ability to maintain accurate detailed records. This person must possess the ability to identify and resolve problems, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and handle a fast-paced work environment.They should be self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities Include :

• Process purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner, ensuring quality, service, quantity, delivery, and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
• Research and locate vendors. Investigate and analyze the best sources of parts. Obtain comparative prices on a regular basis to ensure the best possible value. Maintain current cost data for all purchased items.
• Update and maintain vendor files, purchasing records and the company database. Process purchasing reports, document value added through cost savings / avoidances, lead time and quality improvements.
• Track and resolve purchasing, inventory and invoice problem / discrepancy questions as applicable.
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with our supply chain partners.
• Keep management advised of changes in the schedule of materials due, as well as communicate any significant problems in a timely manner.
• Support the Quality Manager with any supplier related nonconformances including but not limited to, communicating NCR's to the supplier, follow up on corrective actions and cost recovery.
• Assist the Quality Manager with analysis of relevant supplier data including but not limited to, frequency and cost of supplier nonconformances as well as ABC analysis of suppliers.
• Participate in the yearly review of the general purchasing situation based on supplier performance in cooperation with our parent company.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Preferred Experience and Skills :

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required

Physical and Mental Requirements

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K, life insurance &more.