Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Kanawha Scales & Systems , a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading Industrial Weighing solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing high-quality materials, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies align with company objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

The Purchasing Manager will collaborate closely with internal departments, including operations, finance, and inventory management, to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and support overall business goals. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of reducing costs, improving procurement efficiency, and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage purchasing, inventory, and shipping / receiving department personnel
• Train new personnel in proper processes of ordering, order entry, payment approvals, inventory control, documentation, and customer service
• Manage relations with key suppliers and shipping agents
• Oversee International shipments including accuracy of shipment, proper documentation for finance and regulatory departments
• Ensure accurate inventory is maintained while minimizing overstocking
• Direct purchasing duties as needed and cover positions within department as needed to ensure timely ordering and receipt of customer product
• Maintain good working relationship with production departments including TS, service, and administrative to ensure needs are met
• Oversee hiring of contractors for building services including cleaning and maintenance
• Handle ordering of capital equipment as directed by management to specifications needed
• Work on continuous improvement of processes and procedures within department and companywide to ensure uninterrupted supply chain to branches, production, and service departments
• Develop and manage department metrics to support ISO
• Continually monitor key vendor relationships to ensure company receives best pricing and service
• All other work related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications :

Work Environment, Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

What we offer :

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging :

At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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