Purchasing Manager Job in New Britain 18901, Pennsylvania US

Chant Engineering Co. (a Doylestown area manufacturing company) is seeking a full-time experienced Materials Manager responsible for efficient, accurate, and cost effective operational duties including Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving.  The qualified candidate must be a self-motivated individual and thrive in an environment that allows you to work independently within a team environment.

Duties and responsibilities include:

·         Work with vendors, carriers, engineering, sales, and operations to coordinate the delivery of purchased goods resolving material availability issues

·         Manage, coach and train materials/purchasing team to increase effectiveness and productivity

·         Oversee the qualification process of suppliers and establish a supplier rating system

·         Work with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve any quality and/or delivery issues

·         Establish and maintain procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the purchasing department

·         Track job costs in order to maintain/maximize profit

·         Must possess the ability to Establish, maintain and facilitate accurate control and accountability of inventory levels based upon customer demand

·         Maintain Purchase Order and Inventory systems to insure accurate and timely information is available at all times with all transactions posted/processed in a timely manner

·         Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting

·         Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience required:

·         Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft programs including EXCEL, Word, etc. 

·         Experience with QuickBooks beneficial

·         Experience working in an ISO environment a plus

We offer a competitive salary including a comprehensive benefits package and a Simple IRA with company match.  Must be a US Citizen.  Please email resume with salary requirements to hr@chantengineering.com for consideration.