JOB TITLE: Purchasing Manager
LEVEL: Mid-Level
TYPE: Full-Time
DIRECT REPORTS: 1-2
SHIFT: Weekdays | 7am-3:30pm
DEPARTMENT: Warehouse
SUPERVISOR: Director of Supply Chain
Pem Air's Purchasing Manager is responsible for the company’s needs for inventory and supplies by managing vendor relationships, assessing supply needs, and coordinating delivery schedules. Their duties include training operations staff, creating and signing purchase orders, and tracking the flow of inventory through the company’s supply chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluating suppliers on the basis of delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality.
- Negotiate credit terms with suppliers and request all vendor forms before creating the vendor on the company’s system.
- Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products, and services.
- Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action.
- Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors are complying with terms and conditions.
- Maintaining and reviewing records of inventories, product performance, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.
- Responsible for the creation and understanding of Purchasing and Materials Reports.
- Maintain reports and files as established by the store manager or his designee.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting Processes and Controls.
