| Purchasing Senior Manager |
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| Also referred to as: Purchasing Senior Manager, Procurement Director, Director of Purchasing, Director of Procurement, Purchasing Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. |
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| Similar Jobs: Purchasing Director, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Top Purchasing Executive, Purchasing Clerk III, Compensation Senior Manager, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk I |
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| Level of Education: Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
