Purchasing Assistant

Area Temps, Inc.; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Temps, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning and raw material availability in the Ohio region. The role requires strategic sourcing, cost analysis and strong vendor negotiations to ensure a dependable supply chain.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, organized and able to collaborate with vendors and internal leadership to anticipate supply concerns and make well-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of purchasing, procurement, inventory or supply-chain experience.
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms and agreements with vendors.
• Strong supplier-relationship and inventory-management skills.
• Experience working in a regulated, product-based, distribution or manufacturing-related environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, purchasing software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, recognize problems and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out purchasing strategies for materials, packaging and operational supplies.
• Identify, evaluate and qualify vendors based on pricing, quality, reliability and compliance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms and service agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions, product availability and vendor performance to identify savings opportunities and potential supply risks.
• Build productive, professional relationships with key suppliers.
• Coordinate with operations, quality, logistics and other internal departments to support material availability and business needs.
• Manage inventory levels and purchasing schedules while helping prevent shortages and unnecessary excess stock.
• Review purchasing data, costs and supplier performance to support informed business decisions.
• Develop alternative sourcing plans and respond quickly to supply interruptions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow applicable company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Cost/price analysis

Prioritization

Negotiation abilities

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

An established, privately held B2B company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning and raw material availability. This person will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable pricing and terms, monitor purchasing activity and help maintain a dependable supply chain. The right candidate will be analytical, organized and confident working directly with vendors and internal leadership. This position requires someone who can evaluate costs, anticipate supply concerns and make sound purchasing decisions without needing constant direction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and carry out purchasing strategies for materials, packaging and operational supplies.


• Identify, evaluate and qualify vendors based on pricing, quality, reliability and compliance.


• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms and service agreements with domestic and international suppliers.


• Monitor market conditions, product availability and vendor performance to identify savings opportunities and potential supply risks.


• Build productive, professional relationships with key suppliers.


• Coordinate with operations, quality, logistics and other internal departments to support material availability and business needs.


• Manage inventory levels and purchasing schedules while helping prevent shortages and unnecessary excess stock.


• Review purchasing data, costs and supplier performance to support informed business decisions.


• Develop alternative sourcing plans and respond quickly to supply interruptions.


• Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow applicable company and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• At least five years of purchasing, procurement, inventory or supply-chain experience.


• Experience negotiating pricing, terms and agreements with vendors.


• Strong supplier-relationship and inventory-management skills.


• Experience working in a regulated, product-based, distribution or manufacturing-related environment is preferred.


• Familiarity with ERP systems, purchasing software and Microsoft Office.


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation abilities.


• Ability to manage competing priorities, recognize problems and work independently.

CORE STRENGTHS

• Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing


• Vendor Negotiations


• Supplier Relationship Management


• Cost and Budget Management


• Inventory Planning


• Supply-Risk Management


• Data Analysis and Reporting


• Regulatory Awareness


• Cross-Functional Communication

Company Description

With over 35 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

Full-Service Staffing: Every year we match thousands of quality employees with rewarding office, industrial, professional, technical and skilled trades opportunities.

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