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Purchasing Manager

FLOFORM
Kent, Washington
Full-time

Description

Position at FloForm Countertops Purchasing Manager With 4 branches and 3 manufacturing facilities located in the Pacific Northwest, FLOFORM Counter-tops manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface counter-tops a year.

Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of the Best Managed Companies in North America. Required immediately, FLOFORM Countertops is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our US locations! Position Summary : Responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, and managing vendors.

They ensure clear requirements, forecast market trends, mitigate risks, and collaborate with stakeholders. Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
  • Three to five years related experience and / or training
  • Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Project management skills considered an asset
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Responsibilities :

  • Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division
  • Create budgets for upcoming projects
  • Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;

appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

  • Bid plans to subcontractors and vendors-
  • Obtain quality work at a competitive price
  • Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
  • Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
  • Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division / regional / national level
  • Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and / or quality enhancements
  • Report to the VP of Operations on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing
  • Manage and review costs of existing projects
  • Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Other duties may be assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate :

  • Plus Incentive!!
  • Medical / RX / Dental / Vision benefits
  • Company paid Life / ADD insurance
  • Company paid EAP plan
  • Medical and Dependent FSA plan
  • Opportunity to participate in the company 401k plan

FLOFORM Counter-tops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission : To consistently provide our customers the best counter-top purchasing experience available.

30+ days ago
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