Purchasing Manager

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Job description

Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing raw materials and supplies. The Purchasing Manager will also support negotiations and the establishment of purchasing agreements with suppliers. The position is responsible for tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness, as well as, forecasting prices and market trends. The incumbent will work closely with the Purchasing Director ensuring cross-functional cooperation with Sales, Operations and Administrative functions to determine what is needed and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications:

* Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
* Excellent negotiation, networking, and communication skills
* Strong leadership and decision making capabilities
* 3+ years of progressive purchasing and inventory experience, or manufacturing environment preferred
* Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite).
* Knowledge of procurement software and tools
* Ability to manage time and organize

Responsibilities:

* Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
* Record incoming and outgoing shipments of materials
* Perform regular cycle counts
* Match and approve invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents
* Inventory Control; Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, units of measure, and average costs
* Inform Executives, Sales, and Operations on slow moving material
* Perform job cost analyses on completed jobs
* Assist with developing and managing department budget
* Maintain the Purchase Order database, generate accurate purchase orders, distribute, and process approved purchase orders for payment
* Negotiate all contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers for best pricing and terms on all materials, supplies and equipment, reviewing current contracts for pricing improvement opportunities
* Build and maintain positive trust relationships with key suppliers and vendors
* Assist with the development and execution of procurement strategies
* Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
* Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
* Update and establish inventory policies that ensure a cost effective operation
* Recommend alternate materials that improve the cost/benefit ratio for the Customer and the Company

Preferred Skills:

* Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
* Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
* Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection--real human connection--onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can-and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you've got what it takes to hang with us?

We've built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn't feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We've always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn't so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you'll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.