Growing and very reputable company located in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area is looking for a Purchasing Manager.

Candidates who have experience in procuring chemicals, maintenance parts and supplies along with excellent negotiationg skills are encouraged to apply.

This role comes with a very competitive salary and annual bonus along with a 7% 401k match.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  
location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
-Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes and maintaining safe practices at all times.

-Oversees the purchasing and inventory functions to ensure continuity of supplies.

-Manages warehouse personnel, schedules work hours, advises on personnel issues and completes performance reviews and disciplinary action as needed.

-Mentors warehouse team members to foster a continuous improvement mindset and promote core values of The Freedome to Do More.

-Creates, codes and receives purchase orders in PeopleSott and KeepStock inventory systems.

-Orders materials and schdeules deliveries for operational needs and inventory replenishment.

-Monitors market trends, pricing, supplier reliability and delivery schedules to anticipate material needs and align with corporate procurement strategies.

-Manages a robust cycle count program and conducts root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies.

-Develops and maintains vendor relationships to ensure consistent and cost effective supplies

Education: Bachelor's degree, supply chain/operations, finance or engineering preferred

Experience:

-5 years of purchasing and warehousing experience in an industrial setting OR in lieu of experience a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations or engineering

Competencies:

-Familiarity with procurement of chemicals, lab supplies, maintenance parts and related goods.

-Working knowldege of Oracel PeopleSoft and KeepStock or similar inventory management system.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

-Consulting, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to lead in a dynamic enviroment

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills: Purchasing / ProcurementWarehouse