Purchasing Manager

ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO A WINNING TEAM?

We have an opening for an experienced Purchasing Manager. This position will be responsible for the purchasing of multi product line motorcycle and ATV parts. This position will have manager responsibilities for the purchasing department to include subordinates.

Our company is one of the leaders in our industry. We are well established and have excellent pay and benefits. Our growth causes us to hire a manager of our Purchasing department. Listed are some of the core competencies, skills, and the experience level we are looking for.

• 3-5 years experience in managing a Purchasing department and purchasing personnel.
• Experience in a multi-product line, preferably automotive.
• Bilingual with the ability to read write and speak both Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Certification from the American Purchasing Society as a CPPM（Certified Professional Purchasing Manager）.
• Ability to negotiate for the best service and price.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Experience with Forecast Pro.
• Use existing software to accomplish purchasing activities（currently Solomon）
• Ability to forecast supply demands accurately.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Requests and negotiates quotes from vendors.

If you are interested please contact

Swallow X. Yan
（515）988-0901
swallowxyan@yahoo.com

JOB TITLE：Purchasing Manager

Department：Purchasing
Wage Category：Exempt
Report to：President

JOB STATEMENT

Under the direction and supervision of the President, this position performs a variety of purchasing management activities in support of the company mission statement. This position is responsible for analyzing market conditions as they pertain to purchasing so as to effectively source, quote and obtain needed materials and supplies. This position plans and directs activities for the purchasing agent. This position uses all available resources to including personnel to ensure all supplies and materials are readily available for operations. This position is responsible for forecasting and sourcing supplies, choosing the best quality, the most efficient and the most economical vendors. This position shall perform all duties within the objectives, standards, and policies of C & L Companies, Inc.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 3-5 years experience in managing a Purchasing department and purchasing personnel.
• Experience in a multi-product line preferably automotive.
• Bilingual with the ability to read write and speak both Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Certification from the American Purchasing Society as a CPPM（Certified Professional Purchasing Manager）
• Ability to negotiate for the best service and price.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Experience with Forecast Pro.
• Use existing software to accomplish purchasing activities（currently  Solomon）
• Ability to forecast supply demands accurately
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
• Requests and negotiates quotes from vendors
• Ability to plan and direct activities in purchasing department.
• Agility in responding to growth within the organization and supporting that growth with accurate forecasting.
• Resolve vendor or contract grievances, and claims against suppliers. 
• Ability to integrate with and work well in team environment.
• Strong commitment to company successes and growth.
• Flexible and adaptable to change in order to meet goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issues and tracks P.O., ensuring they are signed and returned from vendor.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Negotiates with vendors for best quality and best price.
• Maintains Solomon software to accurately reflect forecasted products.
• Use inventory control procedures and lead physical inventory annually.
• Assists Warehouse Supervisor in organizing and maintaining all of our manufacturing work orders.
• Weekly meeting with President to discuss product status – 40 days to due date
• Works with the President, International Trade, and Taiwan office to ensure logistical support is maintained.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reduction of air shipments.
• Marks any air shipment quantities on our product status.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Operations to ensure accurate logistical support.
• Responsible for defective product return to vendors throughout supply chain management system.   

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use various resources in choosing vendors and carriers
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Solomon software
• Knowledge of Forecast Pro

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment
• Work within a team 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Purchasing Agent

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change（i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments）.

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description.  I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me and can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.  I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee.  I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the company has a similar right.

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