The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the cost-effective procurement of all materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by the company. The position will also have a requirement to perform product category-based specialization within the materials they will be required to purchase.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Optimized sourcing of all relevant components by location and category.
• Follows purchasing policies and ensures compliance.
• Provides/recommends new supply sources where vendors are inadequate for review and approval.
• Examines, bids, negotiates, and makes awards where multiple approved sources are available.
• Establishes account/credit and terms.
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during time period.
• Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
• Works closely with the receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrive.
• Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with co-workers, and every level of management.
• Be familiar with and support the effort of implementing quality policies and quality management systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Commercially driven
• Excellent attention to detail a must
• Strong organizational skills & time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Strong proficiency in Word and Excel
• Clear written and verbal communications
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment
• Strong decision making and negotiating skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field desired; High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing/inventory management experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
• Professional office environment with some time spent in manufacturing plants.
• Regularly required to talk and hear while performing the duties of this position.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computer, smartphone, copiers and filing cabinets.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• 10%-20% overnight travel required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background and drug screen upon a job offer?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
• Inventory Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulsa, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person