Purchasing Manager
Job Summary
The Purchasing Manager keeps on top of Ideal Market supply needs. Seeks out high-quality goods and negotiates reasonable prices on orders. Establishing strong sense of communication with team members and executives. Oversees a team of purchasing agents. This person works and report to Kaki Brothers Management and use Campo Rico as a hub for the purchases.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
· Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for products
· Control purchasing department budgets
· Review quality of purchased products
· Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
· Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Ideal Market policy
· Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future products availability
· Prepare reports regarding Ideal Market conditions and merchandise costs
· Continuously comparison shops and negotiates to make sure Ideal Market gets the best possible prices on needed products
· Forecasts demand for certain products and makes orders accordingly
· Check inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends
· Track orders and ensure timely delivery
· Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
· Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
· Assess, manage, and mitigate risks
· Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
· Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
· Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
· Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues
· Make sure gross margin is accurate at Ideal Market’s stores
Required Qualifications
· 1 - 2 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Agent or similar role
· Must possess math and computer skills
· Must be eligible to work in the United States
· Highly Organized