Purchasing Manager - Addison Group

Responsibilities:

• Manages a team of professional buyers and demand planners to ensure effective procurement operations.
• Directs purchasing strategies to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops and evaluates supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborates with worldwide suppliers to evaluate and procure products, ensuring timely and efficient supply chain operations.
• Facilitates communication and logistics for international trade, including coordination with customs brokers.
• Partners with other functions to define inventory needs, manage inventory levels, and oversee product lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of supply chain management experience, ideally with expertise in structural steel, and distribution environments.
• Skilled in vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and advanced computer tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite.