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:
- The issuance and evaluation of RFQ’s, generation of purchase orders, expediting, and all related activities
- Facilitate effective communications between vendors and carriers
- Establish suppliers and review pricing of materials used in the manufacture of custom machinery
· Work with vendors, carriers, engineering, sales, and operations to coordinate the delivery of purchased goods resolving material availability issues
- Execute strategies and plans to resolve issues with Vendors Carriers in order to meet production schedule requirements ensuring the uninterrupted flow of products
· Manage, coach and train materials/purchasing team to increase effectiveness and productivity
- Possess strong organizational, leadership, bargaining and negotiation skills
· 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:
- 5 -10 years purchasing experience
· 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
- Bachelors degree preferred but not required
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.