Purchasing Manager

　　Ogden, UT - Onsite

　　$60,000-$75,000/year

　　The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all purchasing, maintaining inventory, and accurately managing the purchasing process within our company. They are also responsible for all purchasing agents so that the ideal candidate will have managerial experience. They will also maintain great relationships with current clients, potential business partners, and vendors. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask effectively under pressure and still have a high degree of attention to detail and discretion to handle various tasks. The Purchasing Manager must also have strong verbal and written communication skills. The Purchasing Manager will communicate with staff at all levels and customers; as such, they will need to interact professionally while remaining resourceful and efficient.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Maintain strong relationships with current and potential future vendors

　　Seek and retain new vendors with better prices for all merchandise items

　　Manage and maintain inventory on all merchandise to mitigate loss and breakage

　　Represent the company’s brand and support in achieving company goals

　　Ensure accuracy in all spending and billing, including invoices and certificates for international and domestic accounts

　　Plan, coordinate, and schedule all shipping of purchased products

　　Come up with new and innovative ideas for products and merchandise

　　Identify and resolve any issues that may arise with the warehouse, vendors, and customers

　　Deliver strong customer services to clients, including managers, owners, investors, and outside relations

　　Research, pitch, and execute ideas for new promotional material

　　Research topics related to creative development and revenue enhancement to stay competitive within the market

　　Communicate with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable to ensure orders are being processed and billed accurately

　　Ensure the accuracy of all content and every purchase made, all while staying within the department budget

　　Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to succeed with their professional and company goals

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with the goal of attaining excellence without direct supervision. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

　　Professional judgment and discretion that comes from years of experience in the field

　　Excellent communication and writing skills

　　Previous inventory management and purchasing experience required

　　Refined customer service and phone skills

　　Experience with negotiating prices required

　　Exceptional attention to detail

　　Ability to think logically, critically, and work well under pressure in a fast paced work environment

　　Disciplined, including good work habits and strong organization skills

　　Ability to work and problem solve resourcefully and independently

　　Sound judgment and flexibility to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time

　　Experience with managing a group or team of more than 10 employees

　　Desire to lead and mentor subordinates

　　Ability to lift 50 pounds

　　Teamwork oriented

　　Education and/or Experience:

　　High school diploma/GED required; additional education preferred

　　At least 2 years managing a group or team of more than 3 employees

　　General math skills

　　Computer Skills:

　　Exceptional computer skills, including G Suite Console, spreadsheeting, data management, etc.PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.