Purchasing Manager

2 months ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States LaBine and Associates Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to join our team at LaBine and Associates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, purchasing, and logistics, with a proven track record of success in managing inventory levels, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inventory Management: Manage the supply chain process to include inventory control, supply levels, order timing, stock/shipping distributions, price control, and product knowledge.
  • Supplier Management: Interact with domestic and international suppliers and vendors on all matters pertaining to LaBine and Associates' Supply Chain.
  • Order Management: Manage order placement/receipt and address vendor quality issues.
  • Shipping and Receiving: Update and maintain accurate shipping information and order tracking system.
  • Product Data Management: Update product information in ERP system as needed, including weights, cubes, barcodes, and other necessary data.
  • New Product Launches: Collaborate on new product launches with initial buy responsibilities.
  • Purchasing and Inventory Database: Maintain purchasing and inventory database to include but not limited to pricing, inventory levels, and setting up new items.
  • Vendor Communication: Obtain product data sheets, specifications and cut sheets from vendors; maintain physical and online files for the preservation of data.
  • Purchase Orders: Prepare, execute, and receive purchase orders.
  • Container Coordination: Coordinate and track incoming containers.
  • Inventory Analysis: Review and analyze reports to determine potential inventory/product overages and shortages and adjusts forecast/order quantities accordingly.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
  • Task Management: Coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Inventory System Analysis: Utilize company inventory system (SHIMS) to analyze data and assist in operational planning.
  • Forecasting and Quotas: Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Requires subject matter expertise in purchasing, supply chain processes, international business, and logistics.
  • Product Order Management: Requires management of product order from initial production order is issued through invoicing and collection (beginning to end)
  • Inventory Updates: Communicate as necessary with the company management team to ensure accurate and efficient control of inventory.
  • Inventory Status Updates: Provide inventory status updates to the sales and marketing team.
  • Purchase Order Authorization: Develop and authorize all purchase orders and ensure compliance with company policy and procedure.
  • Invoice and Price Issues: Troubleshooting all invoice and price issues along with delivery-related problems.
  • International Logistics: Coordinate with forwarders to manage international logistics including freight cost monitoring and approval.
  • Customs Clearance: Work with the broker to handle customs clearance and duty/tariff payment.
  • Customer Service: Maintain effective customer services and ensure timely delivery and maintain track of product progress and development.
  • Stock-Out Prevention: Monitor potential stock-outs and take necessary actions to ensure the availability of products.
  • Inventory Reduction: Manage and reduce excess/discontinued/obsolete inventory
  • Supplier Negotiation: Manage all communication and negotiate with suppliers on price and delivery terms to reduce inventory levels and costs.
  • Cost Analysis: Provide analysis on detailed cost comparison.
  • Additional Duties: Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. (BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a combination of training and experience).
  • Experience: Experience in Buying, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Customer Service, and Supply chain/distribution.
  • Certifications: Lean / Six Sigma certification (preferred, but not required).
  • Supply Chain Certifications: Supply Chain Certifications (preferred, but not required – CPIM, CSCP, CLTD)
  • Work Experience: Proven work experience in operations, purchasing, distribution, and manufacturing.
  • Supervisory Experience: Supervisory or management experience
  • Industry Experience: Experience in the Lighting industry is preferred, but not required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

Rapidly growing technology with room for growth.


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