Job description: Purchasing Manager
We are looking for an ambitious Purchasing Manager to lead our team at our main location in Grand Junction, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE that we will not be accepting resumes from applicants outside of Mesa County, Colorado - If you are moving to the area, please let us know.
General:
Technical Excellence in your craft! The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the full spectrum of purchasing processes including supplier selection and management, price negotiation, purchase order execution, timely delivery, stock optimization and more.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying ABC Products (High to Low Performers).
- Maintain updated Pricing aligning with margins and MSRP or MAP if applicable.
- Manage inventory including par levels, cycle counting, first-in first out, contingency planning, auditing, and forecasting.
- Work with current and new suppliers and manufacturers to establish ReOrder points, and Order Up to Levels.
- Work with our Accounting Department for expense management
- Work with our Fulfillment Department for customer deliveries and logistics
- Work with our Sales Department for anticipating sales and growth.
- Negotiate pricing and availability with freight companies and manufacturers
- Submit and Track Rebates
- Create and maintain product descriptions, images, and information at Fishbowl (our inventory management program) and our website
- Familiar with MPN’s, SKU’s, UPC’s, GTIN’s, ASIN’s and other inventory identification procedures.
- Track and communicate shipping and delivery from our manufacturers to all team members
- Manage reporting and submitting rebates to manufacturers
- Contribute to weekly and monthly meetings with team members to provide direction and updates
- We work towards an Inventory Turn Ratio of 10 or Greater.
- Reporting directly to Operations and General Manager.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous working experience in Purchasing for 3 years or more.
- Excellent computer skills and especially strong spreadsheet knowledge
- Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems with ability to work in CRM programs.
- Demonstrate proficiency with modern warehousing practices and methods.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to be innovative in new resources in technology and product lines.
- Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
- Monday - Friday Workday however our manufacturers are in different time zones and countries so you will need to be flexible to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi-task required
- Ability to work individually and as part of the team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have permanent housing established in Mesa County, Colorado?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Junction, CO 81505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person