The Purchasing Manager is a key role focused on purchasing management, vendor relationships, and financial success of the entire organization.

This position serves with a service-oriented approach, focused on delivery and cost reductions, to lead financial success of the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Reviews all purchase requests against project budgets, quotes (internal and external) and approves accordingly to meet customer requirements.• Responsible for adding materials and outside vendor information into ERP system for accurate cost tracking and historical purchasing reporting.• Responsible for adding materials and outside vendor information into ERP system for accurate cost tracking and historical purchasing reporting.• Assists sales with sourcing materials and services to assist in quoting efforts.• Maintain various reports related to, but not limited to the purchasing department.o Raw Material Purchasing Guideo OPV Purchasing Guideso Approved Supplier Databaseo Vendor On Time Delivery Reportingo Indirect Spend by Department/Organization (Purchase Orders by Class)• Assist with monitoring purchase orders received, not invoiced, along with the AP Processor to ensure timely vendor payments.• Assist as backup for Receiving and/or other administrative roles, as necessary.• Manages and maintains accurate raw material usage to create bulk raw material purchases, and proper part numbering allocation within ERP system.• Provides input, suggestions, and actions to offer cost reduction savings to the organization. This includes discounting efforts with vendors, as eligible.• Participates as an active and professional leader within the management team and assists in management activities for organizational unity and success.• Responsible for assisting and mentoring department managers to assist on budgeting and cost controls for their departments.• Manages and maintains corporate compliance with vendors regarding ITAR, DPAS, Export, and security related compliance.• Assists the management team with maintaining organization reporting such as EH&S, export compliance, annual certifications, etc. as necessary.• Manages all vendor files by maintaining electronic copies in the company network drive, including maintaining approved supplier list by auditing vendors, reviewing certifications, and vendor satisfaction.• Lead by example to promote and build healthy work culture within the department and others.• Participate in and complete any mandatory labor support of personnel to achieve customer requirements and financial goals of the departments.• Adhere to all company rules and policies. Requirements • High School Diploma Required; Bachelors’ Degree is preferred• 5+ years of purchasing experience• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)• ERP systems experience, Epicor experience is preferred• Must be able to multi-task, stay organized, and be able to prioritize work daily.• Strong oral and written communication skills • Must be self-directed and able to deliver under pressure, meeting customer and management deadlines• Must be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment• Must demonstrate the ability to act professionally• Ability to comply to physical requirements