Purchasing and Sourcing Manager

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing goods and services while managing vendor relations. The role involves leading the Purchasing and Sourcing team, data entry, and managing shipping functions. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in purchasing and excellent communication and leadership skills. This is a full-time position in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain.
• Preferred 3-5 years in chemical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services, and manage vendor relations.
• Manage purchasing associates/specialists.
• Compile information to draw up purchase orders.
• Maintain and enter purchase orders and reports.
• Manage supplier and vendor invoices.

Skills

Customer service focus

Social and interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to train and support associates

Education

Associate's degree in business, accounting or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, supply chain, economics or related field

Job description

The Purchasing and Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing goods and services and managing vendor relations. The P&S Manager is also responsible for managing the Purchasing, Sourcing and Buying Associates/Specialists Department, assisting them with compiling information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. This position is also responsible for managing the shipping/receiving functions for ITG. Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining and entering purchase orders, maintaining and compiling purchasing reports, and managing supplier and vendor invoices.

Education

Required: Associate's degree in business, accounting or a related field preferred.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, supply chain, economics or related field.

Experience

Required: At least 2-3 years of work experience in a related field.

Preferred: 3-5 years of direct experience in a purchasing/supply chain/chemical manufacturing environment.

Position Requirement(s): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required: Must possess excellent customer service focus, social and interpersonal skills, active listening skills, and effective communication skills. Must be able to excel in a fast paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Must possess excellent leadership and supervisory skills. Must have the ability to train and support department associates.

Core Competencies (Essential Job Functions)

• Collaborate with member companies, other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs.
• Manage the start to finish process of the purchasing of raw materials, buyouts, and drop ships.
• Manage the process for all purchased products – aged inventory, stocked item lists, MRP system for RM/Buyout planning.
• Partner with the Company’s plant management to address inventory control/data entry errors causing MRP errors.
• Partner with plant management/leadership to monitor and manage production aspects such as the make/buy/transfer decisions for all products across the US. Manage the activities of processing vendor invoices against purchase orders, and send to accounting for payment.
• Manage the activities of receiving documentation for numerous warehouses to update inventory levels.
• Finalize sales orders to process invoices to the customer.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Respond to customer, sales, and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Communicates information in a tactful and positive manner at all times.
• Completes special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing