Description
Responsible for all production (manufacturing) related purchasing of supplies or contract labor used in the
manufacturing or resale of packaging to the customer.
DUTIES AND 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.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of
the company.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate
Negotiation skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work
environment is usually loud.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
The performance of the Purchasing Manager will be measured as follows:
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.
