1.         Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective Purchasing Department policies, procedures, and planning.

a.         Assists the Vice President of Purchasing in developing short and long-term goals and plans.  Assists with budgeting.

b.         Executes established operational goals and ensures that corporate-wide plans are complemented and supported.

c.         Assists in developing policies and procedures for Purchasing Operations.  Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and service delivery.  Establishes guidelines for requisitions and inventories.

2.         Assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficient and cost effective administration of Purchasing functions.

a.         Researches and oversees vendors to ensure that supplies, equipment, and services are of acceptable quality, competitively priced, and delivered timely.  Establishes and maintains updated lists of alternate vendors. Continually evaluates vendors/suppliers and makes formal recommendations quarterly.  Maintains a vendor/supplier evaluation system.

b.         Oversees inventory procedures and controls.  Ensures that inventory levels are appropriate, secure, and accurately recorded and verified.  Directs receipt and storage functions.  Meets established inventory requirements.

c.         Ensures that ordering processes and related recordkeeping and documentation are accurate and effective. Ensures that all purchase orders, leases, and maintenance agreements are current.

d.         Ensures that purchasing problems, errors, or discrepancies are promptly tracked and resolved.

e.         Ensures that purchasing functions are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

3.         Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, suppliers, and trade professionals.

a.         Serves as a liaison between the Company and its vendors.

b.         Maintains long-term productive relationships with suppliers and vendors.

c.         Ensures that the Company's professional reputation is maintained.

4.         Effectively supervises Department personnel, ensuring optimal performance.

a.         Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.  Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in policies and procedures.  Discusses areas needing improvements.

b.         Trains, directs, and coordinates personnel.  Provides assistance and support as needed.

c.         Conducts performance appraisals.  Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.

d.         Ensures that staffing levels are appropriate.  Interviews, hires, and assigns personnel.

e.         Directs the productivity of the entire Department to ensure total quality service and accomplishment of bottom line requirements.

5.         Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.

a.         Assists and supports departments with all purchasing processes.

b.         Keeps production advised of key changes of schedule in materials due. 

c.         Coordinates with managers on reorder shipments for new needs.

d.         Informs managers of any new sources of supplies, including those with new prices and options.

e.         Keeps the Vice President of Purchasing informed of area activities and of any significant problems.  Provides recommendations to improve purchasing operations and policies.

f.          Completes required reports, records, and other documentation as required.

g.         Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required.

6.         Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

a.         Completes special projects as required.

b.         Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.

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