Purchasing Manager

Enterprise clients outsource service desk, end-user support and data center operations to us under multi-year contracts. We operate two 24/7 network operations centers and a security operations center, staffed in three shifts.

Job summary:

Reports to the Procurement Manager. The Purchasing Manager buys materials and services for our plants, managing about $30M in annual spend across 200 suppliers. Remote, open to candidates across the US. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders from approved requisitions and MRP signals in SAP
• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed
• Manage blanket orders and consignment agreements
• Maintain supplier records, price agreements and contracts
• Coordinate returns and supplier corrective actions with quality

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or another ERP purchasing module
• Working knowledge of contracts, Incoterms and payment terms
• Advanced Excel for bid comparisons and spend analysis
• Occasional travel to supplier sites
• Strong negotiation skills, with examples of savings you delivered
• Comfortable pushing suppliers on dates and price

Preferred:

• Manufacturing or direct materials background
• CPSM or CPIM certification
• Coupa or SAP Ariba experience

Compensation: $61.00 - $69.50/hr DOE.

Benefits:

• Home office stipend
• Flexible schedule

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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