Assistant Purchasing Manager

Assistant Purchasing Manager

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department while assisting the Purchasing Manager.

Job Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintains and / or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Acts as the companys representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Administers the departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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