Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, procuring essential products, serving as an escalation contact for issue resolution, and collaborating with other departments and team members to establish/implement purchasing procedures that align with corporate objectives.
Assists Buyers in key sourcing decisions and cultivating new supplier partnerships.
Resolves supplier issues including accounts payable discrepancies, shipment non-conformances, and expedite requirements.
Collaborates with suppliers to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Negotiates contracts and terms to secure favorable pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out and implementing best practices to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Works closely with the Purchasing Manager, other departments, and branches to align purchasing strategies with overarching corporate goals.
Manage/Monitor department measurables to evaluate workload and ensure timely completion of Purchasing functions.
Mentors and develops purchasing team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and professional growth.
Reviews and approves purchase requirements, stocking requests, or adjustments per the Approval Guideline.
Supplemental Job Functions:
Maintains relationships with other department management to ensure teams are aligned and working towards corporate goals.
Trains and enforces policies, rules and/or procedures of corporation to facilitate continuous improvement.
Participates in corporate on-boarding and orientation programs.
Provides and supports a positive work environment.
Responsible for understanding and directing activities that support the Company Quality Manual, Associate Manual, Mission Statement and any other policy or directive of the corporation.
Responsible for continuous effort at the development, training, auditing, and improvement of procedures in the department responsibilities.
Identifies, recommends, and pursues professional skills and educational development opportunities for self and staff.
All other duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field (will consider equivalent work experience).
Five (5) years of progressive work experience in Purchasing capacity.
Understanding of inventory control procedures.
PC Skills and previous experience working on a business system.
Good mathematical ability.
Advanced negotiation skills required to provide full support of company initiatives.
Advanced organizational skills required to prioritize, plan and coordinate work activities and resources in area of responsibility.
Advanced Analytical skills needed to identify root causes of problems, generate alternatives, draw logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate course of action after careful examination of relevant information and consideration of critical business issues.
Advanced Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with associates, customers, business partners and management team. Demonstrated teamwork approach with superiors, peers and subordinates utilizing skills in oral communication, active listening, written and oral directions and cooperating with and assisting others when needed .
Working Conditions:
Normal business office environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment and supplies.
Physical dexterity is needed to bend, stretch, lift and reach.
Ability to sit or stand for extensive periods throughout the day.
Ability to perform basic office tasks using standard office equipment.
Ability to use a keyboard and computer.
This document is intended to describe the essential job functions and the knowledge, skills and abilities required. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential functions. (Nor is it intended to reflect accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other return-to-work programs).
Exotic is an EEO and drug free Employer.