Purchasing Manager - Assurance Manufacturing
Overview
Join Assurance Manufacturing as a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement initiatives in Minneapolis. This role offers ownership opportunities within an employee-owned team and provides competitive compensation and benefits. You will drive strategic sourcing and manage vendor relationships.
What You'll Do15
- 1Collaborate with departments to identify equipment and material needs
- 2Assess material availability and predict future supply trends
- 3Prepare market condition reports and process purchase orders
- 4Resolve vendor grievances and maintain purchasing systems
- 5Act as company representative during supplier negotiations
- 6Procure raw materials and office supplies efficiently
- 7Obtain quotes for materials and customer service support
- 8Process packing slips and reconcile invoice discrepancies
- 9Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance
- 10Track inventory levels against operational demands
- 11Set up vendor accounts and maintain approved supplier lists
- 12Issue corrective action requests for supplier issues
- 13Communicate supplier concerns to executive leadership
- 14Follow safety protocols and attend required training sessions
- 15Utilize company training to enhance supervisory capabilities
Requirements11
- 13-5 years of purchasing experience
- 2Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- 3High school diploma or associate degree required
- 4Basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
- 5At least three years in purchasing or related field
- 6Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- 7Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- 8Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities
- 9Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- 10Leadership experience with team development
- 11Experience with materials and supply chain management
Salary Insight
$75 - $125k per year
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