About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing client in the Franklin County PA area.
Essential Functions of the Job:
--Oversee a department of 5 people to insure that raw materials, supplies, and services are purchased at the lowest possible price.
--Provide leadership to internal department and direct efforts with all departments to make sure product arrives when needed
--Negotiate pricing for raw materials, supplies and services.
--Source new suppliers that meet cost, quality and delivery requirements
--Ensure all PO procedures and followed with proper approvals
--Make sure everything is up to date and accurate in ERP system
Desired Education/Skills/Certifications:
--Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant area
--CPM Certification or APICS Certification
--At least 8 years of progressive purchasing experience
--Excellent computer skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems
--Must be very metric oriented and used to a high accountability environment
Please apply below and/or send resume to TONY METZ at tonymetz23@msn.com
If we are not connected on LinkedIn--please invite me at AJ Metz!
Metz Strategic Solutions is a Professional Recruiting firm that specializes in placing Professional Manufacturing talent and Warehousing/Distribution Center talent throughout North American with a concentration in the Mid-Atlantic area. We place anywhere from Presidents, VP's, Directors, Operations/Plant Managers, CFO's, Controllers, All Accountants, All Engineering Talent (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Design, Quality, Reliability, Test, Hydraulic, Controls, Plant/Maint, Supplier Development, etc), Quality/HR/Safety/Maintenance Professionals. Our website is www.metzstrategicsolutions.com.
Location and commute
308 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3011552227.