Job Title: Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager Department: Manufacturing Reports To: VP OF Operations Summary: The Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager will oversee the activities of the purchasing and shipping/receiving departments and manage the inventory of materials for the company. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS to PERFORM DUTIES Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company. • Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly. • Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used. • Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times. • Develops and maintains vendor relationships. • Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies. • Oversees shipping & receiving department and ensures that processes are in place and consistently followed. • Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department. • Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale. • Sets authorization limits for purchasing staff. • Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct reports will include a shipping & receiving manager and 1-2 buyers. Qualifications/Skills: Proven negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, required. At least five (5) years of buying or purchasing experience required. Supervisory experience required. Language Skills: Communicate verbally and/or in writing with other employees, other departments and supervision as to work in progress, problems and/or completion. Mathematical Skills: Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Reasoning Ability: Must be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Understanding of relevant local, regional, and national regulations, including safety standards, and maintaining appropriate professional memberships. Physical Demands: Sit at workstation or stand on production floor for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to adjust visual focus. May be required to reach, stoop and/or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to climb stairs as necessary. Some light lifting may be required. Work Environment: Traditional office / manufacturing / warehouse atmosphere. Temperature standard to slightly elevated.