Assistant Purchasing Manager
Core
Assist the Purchasing Manager in leading the Purchasing organization, optimizing material costs, and ensuring supply equals demand.
Role type
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Builds
Supply chain solutions and purchasing strategies for global brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
leadership, business analysis, process development, administration, change management, cost management, supplier performance monitoring, materials planning
Preferred skills
APICS certification, CPM certification, supervisory experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Lead and administrate the Purchasing organization, optimize overall cost of materials, execute Purchasing and Materials Planning functions, monitor supplier performance on cost/delivery/quality, collaborate with customers and suppliers to develop supply chain solutions, drive down material and administration expenses.
Seniority
Mid-level, supervisory