Purchasing Manager

Quick USA is seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's procurement activities.

The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, managing the logistics in USA, North America, and overseas

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Data entry including vendor invoices, customer orders, and special orders.
• Working with Vendors in managing lead times, prices, and inventory needs.
• Help to maintain filing, prepare, and sort documents, and assist in writing reports to inventory status.
• Extensive use of database management systems.
• Extensive use of MS office software.
• Maintaining an organized workspace.
• Manage and update customer and vendor accounts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Handle communication in a professional manner.
• Document and update vendor records based on interactions.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services.
• Negotiate prices and research new vendors.
• Plan and produce purchasing forecasts.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Purchasing Manager Requirements:

• Ability to build rapport with vendors and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Must have transportation to and from work.
• Must have a high school diploma, some college preferred but not required.
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good knowledge of Incoterms and international import and export

***Annual compensation is negotiable based on job experience***