Job Title: Purchasing ManagerJob Description The Purchasing Manager is responsible for organizing and supervising purchasing functions, managing daily activities in purchasing including day-to-day and capital projects purchases, and overseeing all contracts. This role involves administering, negotiating, renewing, filing, and evaluating contracts for availability, price, term, and quality of products. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager coordinates bid processes and ensures compliance with procurement conflict of interest policies and regulations. Responsibilities + Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills. + Coordinate with the Corporate team in China on vendor and supplier relations. + Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers. + Oversee contract management including administering, reviewing, managing, filing, evaluating, analyzing, and negotiating contracts. + Coordinate alternate materials with the Engineering and Chemistry team. + Oversee negotiations and renegotiations with vendors. + Evaluate vendors to ensure their performance aligns with established specifications. + Develop and oversee implementation of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. + Identify opportunities for cost savings. + Develop alternate sources and vendors to ensure competitive pricing and consider non-price factors. + Continually improve purchasing methods and processes. + Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources, providing information, direction, and appropriate referrals. + Handle special projects and other duties as assigned. + Ensure lead times are communicated to management to reflect actual delivery information from suppliers. + Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visits and various objective performance measurements including on-time delivery, service performance, and price performance. + Manage the activities and workload of the Purchasing Team. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or a related field. + Minimum of five years of work experience in a purchasing management role. + Strong computer literacy. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.). + Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures. + Ability to negotiate the best vendor terms and pricing. + Ability to manage and provide guidance to members of the Purchasing Team. + Demonstrated ability to delegate work properly throughout the Purchasing Team, providing the necessary tools for success. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills. + Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task. + Ability to learn new software and processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications + SAP experience preferred. + Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP, but open to other ERP system experience). + Strong aptitude and precision working with numbers. Work Environment This role is 100% onsite in New Bedford, MA, with 10% domestic travel to US vendor sites. The work culture is serious but has a fun atmosphere with good team camaraderie. It is a busy environment with no dull moments, catering to industries such as fracking, automotive, and aerospace. The company has been established for 110 years and offers a standard benefits package. There is a focus on promoting from within when possible and providing training grants to develop internal talent. The team has long tenure, and the environment encourages hard work and dedication. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Bedford,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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