Purchasing/Inventory Manager

Circle Saw is a family owned business established in 1954 that is looking for enthusiastic employees to continue this legacy for the next 50 years! Many of our staff members are approaching retirement and we want to establish our future in you! Bring your love of tools, woodworking, and superior customer care to insure our success for many years to come. As a Purchasing/Inventory Manager you will be responsible for sourcing equipment and tools from major vendors and maintain accurate inventory records for receipts of items. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. The candidate will maintain accuracy of inventory through proper receiving processes and cycle counting. Responsibilities 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 Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation 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 Assist as needed with customers and incoming sales calls Maintain inventory in warehouse and sales floor. Monitor Cycle Counting by assigned employees Skills Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer and inventory 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 Solid judgement along with decision making skills Strong leadership capabilities BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration preferred Basic knowledge of woodworking tools and construction techniques Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of woodworking experience do you have? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred) inventory: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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