Purchasing manager Jobs in Irving tx

Position Overview :

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing raw materials and supplies. The Purchasing Manager will also support negotiations and the establishment of purchasing agreements with suppliers. The position is responsible for tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness, as well as, forecasting prices and market trends. The incumbent will work closely with the Purchasing Director ensuring cross-functional cooperation with Sales, Operations and Administrative functions to determine what is needed and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Record incoming and outgoing shipments of materials.
• Perform regular cycle counts.
• Match and approve invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, units of measure, and average costs.
• Inform Executives, Sales, and Operations on slow moving material.
• Perform job cost analyses on completed jobs.
• Assist with developing and managing department budget.
• Maintain the Purchase Order database, generate accurate purchase orders, distribute, and process approved purchase orders for payment.
• Negotiate all contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers for best pricing and terms on all materials, supplies and equipment, reviewing current contracts for pricing improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive trust relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Assist with the development and execution of procurement strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Update and establish inventory policies that ensure a cost effective operation.
• Recommend alternate materials that improve the cost / benefit ratio for the Customer and the Company.
• Manage all facility maintenance / repair vendors, including terms, performance, and payment (Ex. Docks, Dock Doors, Security Access, HVAC, etc.)
• Manage facility services vendors, including terms, performance, and payment (Ex. Cleaning, Vending, Coffee, Water, etc.)
• Manage all equipment maintenance / repairs, Including vendors, intervals, repairs, preventative maintenance, and working with internal partners (Ex. Work Cell, Dust Collection, Compressors, Fork Lift, Truck, Scooters, Copiers, Printers, Graphics Machines, etc.)
• For maintenance and repairs create, maintain, and manage maintenance schedule
• Other duties as assigned.

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