Purchasing Manager in Calhoun

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Purchasing Manager plays a critical role as an individual contributor responsible for managing procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services. This position emphasizes supplier management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight to optimize purchasing processes and drive cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to secure quality goods and services
• Negotiate contracts to achieve favorable terms and conditions
• Oversee purchase order management ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate inventory levels to support business needs while minimizing excess
• Monitor and control budget expenditures related to procurement activities
• Evaluate vendor performance for continuous improvement
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Generate reports to track purchasing metrics and inform decision-making

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Experience in inventory management and budgeting
• Demonstrated ability to reduce costs and improve procurement processes
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills

Company DescriptionCPC is the largest custom formulator of dispersion PVC plastisol, urethane and heat stabilizer compounds in the Southeast. Our company's philosophy remains the same after 40+ years of service - provide the most consistent products with the highest level of service for the best value available in the marketplace.Company DescriptionCPC is the largest custom formulator of dispersion PVC plastisol, urethane and heat stabilizer compounds in the Southeast. Our company's philosophy remains the same after 40+ years of service - provide the most consistent products with the highest level of service for the best value available in the marketplace.