Purchasing/Export Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
Plans, directs, and/or coordinates the activities of the Purchasing Department, including supporting/development of departmental/company policy, Heavy Export Experience, ERP experience (able to modify BOM for accuracy) Hand on Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Represents the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers

• Direct and coordinate activities of interdepartmental personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies

• Interview and hire staff and oversee staff training; assist in staff performance reviews and or performance improvement discussions

• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

• Maintain records of goods ordered and received in company’s computer software

• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, product or substitute materials.

• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability

• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers

• Control purchasing department budgets
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Administer online purchasing system
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and materials/goods costs
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
• Attend production/meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments for best practices

• Ensure and satisfy company goals & objectives, departmental compliance; represent the department in internal/external audits

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use logic and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Delegating Responsibility- Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate personnel
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High school graduate or General Education Degree; Bachelor’s Degree ( four year college or university) preferred
Experience: six to ten years related experience
Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, ERP experience.
Certificates & Licenses
Other Requirements
Must have Manufacturing Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Hayward, CA 94544 (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 6 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• www.Plastkon.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No