Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving Manager
About the position
We are looking for a motivated individual to help us with our company growth. Initially, this position will be addressing our purchasing needs, but also our shipping and receiving duties. To be successful in this new role as a purchasing, shipping, and receiving manager, you should be able to critically assess suppliers, products, and services, and negotiate the best possible deals. Ultimately, an outstanding purchasing agent has a keen sense of business and maintains meticulous transaction records. We procure and import parts from overseas. Being familiar with import/export regulations is a big plus.
Responsibilities
- Processing internal requisition requests from the engineering department
- Interacting with national and international suppliers for procurement of goods
- Dealing with national and international shipments, customs clearance, and brokers
- Closely monitoring and tracking costs for shipping, import duties and taxes
- Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
- Scheduling and verifying purchased deliveries.
- Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
- Assuring timely delivery of goods
- Working with project managers and planners on order fulfillment
- Estimating shipping costs with UPS/FedEx/DHL and other shipping companies
- Creating & Printing shipping labels and preparing shipments
- Interacting with Vendors & Customers
- Examining incoming shipments for correctness and completeness
- Maintaining, controlling, and reporting on department budgets and score cards
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma required.
- Degree in business administration, procurement, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organization and documentation skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Shipping, Receiving, Import & Export experience preferred.
- Must be able to lift heavy packages
Details
Job Type: Full Time, in office
Pay: $70k to $85k
Schedule: 8hr shift, Monday – Friday
Benefits
- 401k with matching
- Financial Planning Resources
- Health Insurance Contributions
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Sick Pay
- Professional Development