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Purchasing Manager

Description

Position: Purchasing Manager

Location: Bristol, TN

Job Type: Full Time, Salaried Exempt

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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Job Description

Overview:

  • Responsible for all production related purchasing of supplies.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies.
  • Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for highest quality, best value for money, best terms, etc.
  • Establish vendor files and inventory control records.
  • Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
  • Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives.
  • Monitor costs of utilities and research ways to reduce costs. Inform management of cost increases. Negotiate utility contracts.
  • In conjunction with the Systems Administrator, coordinate telecommunication services.
  • Process employee time cards.
  • Assist General Manager (and/or Production Manager) with the purchase of capital equipment.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.

Educational Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years’ experience as a proven manager
  • Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
  • Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
    • College degree
    • Two years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Experience in the corrugated box industry

Physical Demands:

  • The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Measurements:

  • Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager.
  • Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor.
  • Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
  • Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
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