Purchasing Manager
Job Location:
Shreveport, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Purchasing Manager
Location: Shreveport LA
Job Type: Full-Time
- Inspirational
- Discipline
- Accountability
- Execution
- Alignment
- Transparency
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support company objectives.
- Source and procure raw materials finished goods packaging office supplies equipment and services.
- Negotiate pricing contracts payment terms and supplier agreements.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Evaluate supplier quality pricing and delivery performance.
- Review and approve purchase orders.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing requirements.
- Coordinate purchasing schedules with manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Resolve vendor issues related to shortages pricing quality or shipping delays.
- Research and qualify new domestic and international suppliers.
- Prepare purchasing reports cost analyses and supplier performance metrics.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and mentor purchasing team members while promoting continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Manufacturing or medical device experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite Sage SAP or Oracle.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent negotiation communication and organizational skills.
- Strategic thinking
- Strong analytical abilities
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Leadership and coaching
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Excellent time management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels
- Reduce purchasing costs through strategic sourcing
- Build dependable supplier partnerships
- Improve on-time deliveries
- Minimize stock shortages
- Support company growth through efficient procurement practices
- Continuously improve purchasing processes
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is a member-owned member-driven member-operated organization whose mission is to advocate for safe and drug-free workplaces and communities through legislative advocacy education training and excellence in drug and alcohol screening services. We offer a multitude of member benefits and discounts keeping our members informed with weekly communications a quarterly newsletter a weekly podcast and Town Hall Meeting monthly educational webinars and an annual conference. Our training certification and accreditation programs are second to none. Member participation opportunities include committees State Affiliates program course re-seller training promotions & sponsorships and regional training events.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
American Screening Corp is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality rapid on-site drug test kits and alcohol screening supplies.
