Purchasing Manager

Soderholm & Associates; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Soderholm & Associates is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing department and the Purchasing Supervisor, directing daily workflows and staffing decisions. The candidate will lead performance evaluations and ensure adherence to company policy in disciplinary actions where needed.

Responsibilities include collaborating with other departments to define needs for equipment, materials, and substitutions, and assessing material availability while forecasting future supply based on

Qualifications

• Oversee purchasing department and supervisor(s).
• Hire and manage staff in the purchasing area.
• Direct daily workflow and schedules of the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments to identify equipment, materials, products, and substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability and predicts future availability based on market and delivery systems.

Job description

Description

The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department and the Purchasing Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Hires and manages the Purchasing Supervisors and other staff as needed.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.