Purchasing Manager

NELSON STEEL PRODUCTS, INC., a leader in sheet metal fabrication, has an opportunity available for a Purchasing Manager. We are looking for long-term, dedicated, good people, who are looking for a career with a great company!

Extra Benefits to working at NSP?

-Average tenure among all employees is 10 (plus) years!

-Available in-house training!

-Steadily growing company with steady hours.

-Solid, respectful managers.

- Quarterly Bonus Program

-Paid Weekly

-Regular reviews and growth opportunities

Summary

Under limited supervision by the President, the Purchasing Manager negotiates, manages and performs all activities regarding the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company. This position ensures that purchased product or material conforms to specified requirements and provide the best possible pricing for quality service.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

- Negotiates best vendor agreements regarding pricing, quality and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.

- Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with current vendors; seek and qualify new vendors to improve network of suppliers, reduce costs and improve or maintain quality.

- Ensure production has necessary raw materials and supplies to meet daily production necessities.

- Work with production and vendors to resolve any needed raw material quality issues.

- Monitor and control inventory turns.

- Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.

- Create purchase orders for each purchase; enter prices at creation when possible.

- Monitor and control open purchase orders; troubleshoot differences between quoted prices and invoiced prices from vendors.

- Monitor special orders with suppliers; expedite orders as required to meet the needs of production and customers.

- Manage all returns to vendors, ensuring that company procedures are followed, timely return authorizations are received, and all credits are received.

- Report on monthly KPI’s.

- Maintain accurate vendor and purchasing files.

- Identify, manage, and assist in the implementation of improvement projects, which result in efficiency improvements and/or cost savings.

- Communicates effectively to employees, visitors, customers, and other departments.

- Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. Associates Degree in business and/or 3 years of related experience.

2. Three years of negotiations experience.

3. Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

4. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person