Purchasing Manager

3 weeks ago

Durham, United States MCNC Full time
Job Summary This position oversees the procurement process and ensures MCNC is strategically positioned as it grows. Nurturing relationships with suppliers, effectively managing supply costs and optimizing workflows are paramount, as is collaborating with other leaders to achieve company-wide goals.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • Supplier management
    • Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability and service
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
    • Negotiate favorable terms and pricing
  • Cost management
    • Implement strategies to reduce purchasing costs, including bulk purchases, strategic sourcing and long-term agreements
    • Regularly assess market prices to ensure competitive pricing
  • Process Optimization
    • Continuous monitoring and implementation of procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times
    • Maximize use of current ERP system and identify other complementary applications to improve efficiency
  • Team management
    • Provide leadership and cultivate growth opportunities for one purchasing clerk
  • Reporting
    • Develop and track key performance indicators related to cost savings and supplier performance
    • Prepare and regularly report on purchasing activities, including spend analysis, cost savings and supplier performance
  • Inventory management
    • Maintain appropriate inventory levels without over/under stocking
    • Ensure timely delivery of critical materials to prevent delays in service deployment
  • Compliance and risk management
    • Ensure grant-related purchases comply with federal, state and private procurement regulations
    • Monitor and manage risks in supply chain
  • Quality assurance
    • Ensure products meet required technical specifications and performance standards
    • Regularly assess supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • 5-10 years of progressive responsibility in purchasing, supply chain or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or related field required
  • Minimum three years' experience in the broadband or telecommunication industry
  • Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
  • Experience in developing and executing procurement strategies that lead to cost savings, efficiency and effective sourcing
  • Experience managing budgets and conducting complex analyses to support decisions
Preferred Qualifications/Specialties
  • Experience with Netsuite
  • Experience working with federal grants

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MCNC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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