Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


Portland, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

Purchasing Manager

Our client is looking to add a Purchasing Manager to their team If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is eager to tackle challenges head-on, and is passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you.

Overview of the Purchasing Manager role:

  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
  • Assess, manage and mitigate risks
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Preferred Qualifications for the Purchasing Manager:

  • Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
  • Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
  • Working experience of vendor management software
  • 3+ years of experience in a purchasing role
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision plans
  • 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO package
  • And more

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