Purchasing Manager

Gibson Stainless & Specialty, Inc., an established industry leader with a reputation for quality and customer service, is seeking a motivated Marketing Director to join its team. Founded in 1995, Gibson Stainless is a family owned and operated manufacturer of stainless steel conduit and fittings.

The Marketing Director will focus on building brand awareness and lead the development of integrated marketing initiatives across multiple channels. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with B2B marketing experience and have an understanding of industrial buyers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with management team for all items and services needing to be sourced/purchased
• Control inventory levels, ensuring consistent stock and minimal lead times
• Review inventory/sales reports and interface with sales and production to determine purchasing needs
• Determine re-order quantities by assessing vendor discounts, carrying costs, vendor lead times and sales levels
• Prepare purchase orders and submit to suppliers
• Expedite and track open purchase orders
• Verify receipt and invoicing of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipping errors with suppliers
• Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Continually improve processes and assess alternative sources to reduce cost, improve quality, or shorten lead times
• Review price increases and negotiate with vendors
• Manage outside services
• Prepare and analyze reports and records

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or other related field
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms/ conditions
• Knowledge of data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Organized, detail oriented and proactive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an analytical mindset
• Candidate shall be proficient with MS Office

Preferences:

• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Flexibility to respond to various needs and duties required

Related Job Titles: Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,519.43 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person