Purchasing Manager - Expert Connections

Our client is an industry leader known for engineering, manufacturing and customizing armored vehicles. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and are looking for a dedicated Purchasing Agent to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Summary:

As a Purchasing Manager in Shelby, NC you will oversee a team responsible for the procurement of products essential to the company’s operations. You must maintain a deep understanding of the company’s supply chain to track, identify, and process acquisitions. Success in this role will be exhibited by implementing cost-efficient purchasing strategies throughout the procurement cycle.

Tasks:

• Manages material and equipment inventories.
• Works closely with various teams, such as finance and production.
• Monitors and forecasts inventory levels.
• Tracks and reports operating metrics to identify areas that need improvement.
• Schedules orders and consolidates monthly, quarterly, and annual purchases.
• Prepares proposals and detailed documentation of purchases and inventories.
• Locates suppliers, negotiates deals, and networks with vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Dependable decision-making skills.
• Understanding of contract law and purchasing regulations.

Requirements:

• 5 years of proven management and purchasing experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and cloud-based inventory and purchasing systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Dependable decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management; MBA a plus.
• Understanding of contract law and purchasing regulations.