Purchasing Manager in Saint Louis

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Job DescriptionJob Description

• Ensure compliance with all purchasing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze purchases to determine best value, including negotiation, sole-source review, emergency procurement, multi-year contracts, bulk purchases, and cooperative purchasing opportunities.
• Conduct data analysis, research, and report writing to support effective procurement operations.
• Manage all phases of the bid process: prepare Bids/RFPs, conduct meetings, respond to vendor inquiries, evaluate submissions, and make award recommendations.
• Review and approve contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders; conduct market research; and resolve vendor issues.
• Prepare contracts, renewals, and amendments for goods and services.
• Provide guidance to departments on procurement policies, processes, and regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating requests, bids, proposals, and vendor performance.
• Maintain competitive sourcing practices and strong vendor relationships; manage vendor files and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the contracts module in the financial system.
• Assist departments in developing procurement justifications and evaluating bids.
• Perform product and equipment testing as needed.
• Provide procurement-related guidance for budgeting and planning.
• Stay updated on legislation affecting procurement operations.
• Administer organization-wide programs (e.g., P-Cards, fuel cards, office supply contracts, online purchasing accounts, surplus auctions).
• Manage organization-wide contracts for goods and services.
• Perform year-end processes including issuing 1099s and completing budgetary re-appropriations.
• Develop procurement procedures, forms, and process improvements.
• Assign and review tasks related to purchasing and procurement activities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to train and educate staff on procurement processes.
• Strong teamwork abilities and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and word processing software.
• Ability to quickly learn organizational policies and operations.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and initiative.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare clear reports.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and external partners.

Company DescriptionAbove All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.Company DescriptionAbove All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

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