Description

The role’s purpose is to deliver excellent internal and external customer service by overseeing purchasing procedures, facilitating effective communication, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and negotiating optimal pricing.

Key responsibilities include demand forecasting, vendor quote management, contract oversight, cost containment, supplier performance monitoring, price negotiation, inventory control, staff supervision, and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Monitor and forecast demand levels accurately.
• Prepare timely requests for information and quotes.
• Analyze vendor responses and quotations.
• Manage contracts, leveraging them for company and customer benefit.
• Review vendor cost comparisons and month‑end reports for cost containment.
• Monitor vendor performance against service level agreements.
• Ensure vendors meet corporate criteria for quality, cost, delivery, and environment.
• Negotiate prices, conduct price analysis, and select suppliers.
• Develop and implement effective negotiation strategies.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on customer demand.
• Coach and supervise purchasing department employees.
• Suggest improvements to increase pricing process efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have five to seven years of purchasing or price‑management experience, be proficient with industry or inventory software, possess strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills, and preferably hold an AS or BA in business. Physical requirements involve regular standing, sitting, and computer work, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

The Purchasing Manager reports to the VP of Operations and works full‑time at the Meriden, CT branch. This exempt position offers a pay rate of $24‑$27 per hour.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance