Purchasing Manager

Steven Engineering, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steven Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead and coordinate buyers and support staff in acquiring raw materials, equipment, and supplies for a range of industrial contexts.

The role involves establishing purchasing policies, directing programs, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, monitor contracts, and supervise department staff while aligning with corporate goals and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Keeps informed of economic, industrial and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.
• Reviews and monitors requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
• Recommends major purchases of materials based on anticipated price changes or unusual availability situations.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to policy.
• Participates in contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure delivery, quality, and price commitments.
• Develops and installs clerical procedures and studies workflow to justify new or improved office machines.
• Arranges disposal of surplus materials.
• Hires, trains new staff and supervises and evaluates purchasing staff.
• Acts as liaison between vendors and user departments when necessary.
• May perform duties of Buyer.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: (S) Purchasing Manager

Overview: Manages and coordinates activities of buyers and support staff engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in industrial plant, public utility, or other organization. Establishes purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs accordingly. Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner. Prepares and assigns purchase orders and change notices to purchasing agents.

Typical Functions

• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Keeps informed of economic, industrial and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.
• Reviews and monitors requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
• Recommends major purchases of materials on the basis of anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Participates in contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies work flow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine expediency of installing new or improved office machines.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Hires, trains new staff members, and supervises and evaluates job performance of purchasing department personnel.
• Acts as a liaison in dealings between vendors and user departments when necessary.
• May perform duties of Buyer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skill required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation Details

The expected base salary for this position is between $105,000 to $150,000 annually depending on experience and skills.

Why should you join Steven Engineering?

• At Steven Engineering, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel the innovative thinking needed to solve our biggest challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world. By welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we not only adhere to our core values but also ensure our business remains competitive and successful. We aim to make every employee feel valued, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership at Steven Engineering. We are dedicated to treating everyone with dignity and respect, creating a collaborative environment where our employees can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact, both individually and as part of our team. Our culture is built on the principles of teamwork and collective progress, while recognizing the unique contributions each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Founded in 1975, Steven Engineering has become one of the largest distributors of industrial controls and components in the nation. With a robust inventory of over 2 million parts, we serve a diverse range of industries by providing top-quality electrical electronic components, automated industrial controls and pneumatic products. At Steven Engineering, our mission is to deliver exceptional distribution and logistics solutions to our customers and business partners. We achieve this through superior customer service, team collaboration, and by leveraging best-in-class automation and control technologies.