Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Summary Description:

Purchasing Manager will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Coastal Mechanical Services.

Supervision:

Supervises Department and Purchasing Assistant

Essential Job Functions:

· Establishes Purchasing Policies and ensure compliance

· Data entry to enter Purchase order info into accounting software

· Works closely with Accounting on resolution of invoice issues

· Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate

· Examines bids and makes awards

· Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers

· Copies data and compiles records and reports

· Reviews requisitions

· Prepares purchase orders or bid requests

· Receives and contracts vendors to find out status of order

· Contacts vendors with discrepancies with quantity and quality

· Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues with need purchase items

· Reviews bids and proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

Qualifications:

· Negotiating skills

· Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

· Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts

· Solid decision-making skills

· Most have good phone skills and interact well with others

· Must be well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

· Must cooperatively support company managers and field personnel

· Construction experience is a plus

· Knowledge of purchasing policies

Minimum Requirements:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 5+ years of purchasing related experience

· 2+ years of construction purchasing experience preferred