Manager

Company: SP Associates
Location: Charleston
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
  
  Requirements
  
  Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  
  • Proven working experience as purchasing manager
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
  • Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
  • A knack for negotiation and networking
  • Working experience of vendor management software
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
  • BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, accounting or business administration
  • Knowledge of process-oriented operations and/or related industry
  • Knowledge of financial, accounting, and project management principles and practices
  • Experience working with manufacturing based technology
  • Ability to effectively communicate with other managers/employees
  • Prior experience purchasing for a textile manufacturing company preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to travel local, nationally and internationally.
    Key Competencies
    
    • Strategic Industry Management
    • Negotiation and Analytical Skills
    • Leadership Performance Management.
    • Project Management.
    • Communication Proficiency.
    • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
    • Problem Solving/Analysis.
    • Adaptability
    • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions required for this position;
    • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance;
      
      Benefits
      
      To be discussed during interview process

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