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We are assisting our client with their search for a Purchasing Manager. This individual will be responsible for identifying the needs for goods and services throughout the organization. Offering a small family-feel culture, with support all around, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a company where you’ll matter. If you have relevant experience and are looking to better your career and life, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Validate, confirm, and schedule incoming materials per schedule needs
- Manage inventory levels and dollars to meet targeted inventory turns
- Plan and negotiate prices for raw materials
- Maintain current knowledge of commodity prices, new products and business trends that could affect cost, quality and delivery requirements
- Create purchase orders for purchasing a variety of products including raw materials, equipment, tools, phone and other utility services
- Manage on time delivery from suppliers providing material forecasting to suppliers
- Develop and drive cost reduction strategies with suppliers
- Monitor and expedite shipments from various locations to respective sites
- Audit and approve invoices
- Supervise and give work direction to direct reports
- Negotiate and place orders
- Maintain vendor files/ Contracts
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience – business, logistics or related field
- 5 years materials management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven work experience in a Purchasing or similar role
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of supply chain procedures
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a process improvement approach
Work Model:
- On-Site
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email at afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.
Ref: JOB-40364

Palmer Group
3737 Woodland Ave, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266