Purchasing Manager

Name of Position: Purchasing Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager
Labor Grade: E11

Scope of Position:

Plan, direct, and control activities relating to the procurement of materials used in the manufacturing division of products. Develop and install policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of purchasing department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Directs the procurement of the division’s raw materials, purchased parts, service equipment, and operating supplies at the lowest possible price consistent with accepted standards of quality and service
• Establishes and maintains scrap system to monitor scrap at all levels
• Maintains necessary controls to keep expenditures within budget limitations
• Directs the sale of division assets, equipment, and materials classified as obsolete or scrap under the guidelines established
• In charge of annual calculation of inventory
• Establishes and monitors, through the purchasing groups, an annual cost improvement program
• Makes and maintains business relationships with contacts
• Oversees the day to day accounts payable tasks using the Friedman system
• Reviews purchase requisitions for compliance with established procedures and policies
• Reconciles discrepancies in accounts payable, receiving or other departments
• Locates and organizes packing slips and proof of deliveries
• Prepares monthly expense report
• Works with programs to add qualified suppliers and keep current suppliers
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested
• Regular attendance is always an essential function

Position Requirements:
The Purchasing Manager must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience in purchasing and materials
• Must possess a high degree of maturity and integrity
• Ability to function under pressure
• Ability to use computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Must be able to get along with others
• Ability to prioritize
• Must understand company policies
• NCRC preferred

Theresa Jones
Human Resources Manager - Mestek, Inc.
P.O. Box 809, Farmville, NC 27828
Phone: 252-753-1912 phone
Email: TJones@mestek.com