Purchasing Manager

4 weeks ago


Erie, United States Custom Engineering Co. Full time
Description

We are currently seeking to hire an experienced purchasing manager to manage procurement functions of Custom Engineering Company and ensure that all specified materials, services and supplies are available on time and at a cost within established budget. 


Primary responsibilities include:

  • Supervise and direct activities of Purchasing Department personnel.
  • Establish practices and procedures to be followed by requisitioners and other Department personnel.
  • Negotiating price and delivery.
  • Select vendors and develop business relationships for the benefit of the companies.
  • Assess vendor capabilities.
  • Develop alternative vendor sources.
  • Evaluate vendor performance.
  • Recommend major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations.
  • Maintain and ensure all purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions of purchases are appropriate.
  • Responsible for all department records being maintained.
  • Ensure purchases are complete or expedited when required.
  • Undertake specifically assigned projects relating to procurement and provides summaries, reports, and recommendations on these subjects as needed.
  • Develop relations with shop personnel to help achieve Company-wide savings.
  • Provide estimating department with pricing to ensure accurate estimating.
  • Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed.

About Us

Custom Engineering is a heavy fabrication, welding, and machine shop conveniently located less than a mile off the Bayfront Parkway on McClelland Ave. Our ability to complete complex jobs both long-run and short-run, top-of-the-line machinery, and outstanding quality allow us to serve many industries including oil & gas, construction, mining, transportation, power generation, and entertainment.

Why Us

By joining our team, you will be exposed to years of expertise and gain industry knowledge and experience that can lead to performance-based growth within the organization.

Custom Engineering also offers unique benefits beyond what is listed below such as an annual all-company picnic, a company golf outing, and occasional pizza parties and cookouts.

CAREER BENEFITS AT CUSTOM ENGINEERING
  • Vacation: 80 hours to start
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Profit sharing
  • 401K with the company matching 50% on the first 6% of wages
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA
  • Highly rated by employees on Indeed/Glassdoor/Facebook
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree with three (3) or more years of successful purchasing experience
  • CPSM certification preferred
  • The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Being adept at interpreting written material.
  • The ability to interpret and apply applicable purchasing laws.
  • Experience in Excel, Word and Search Engines
  • Experience in Visual Manufacturing software preferred.



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