Purchasing​/Inventory Manager

Position Summary

The Purchasing/Inventory Manager is responsible for purchasing and negotiating the pricing of materials, finished goods (including GMP materials), services, equipment, and supplies. This position evaluates vendor quotes and services to identify the most suitable suppliers while adhering to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). The Purchasing/Inventory Manager works closely with Production Management to procure manufacturing materials and manages the purchase requisition and purchase order life cycle.

• Responsible for the procurement of all inventoried and non-inventoried items used throughout the Company
• Execute purchase orders regarding raw material, purchased goods, and semi-finished products procured from multiple vendors. Ensure that the Company is communicating the above-mentioned information in a timely manner
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly
• Develops and maintains inventory data in the ERP system for supplies and materials used
• Support Production Planner/Scheduler
  • Coordinate flow of purchased components and/or ingredients to 3rd party manufacturers
• Support Accounts Payable
  • Inform AP of payment dates/deadlines for critical purchases
• Ensure the best pricing for all purchased items by obtaining competitive quotes
• Ensure that purchased items are within established specifications for cGMP and manufacturing
• Review and analyze all ongoing vendor relationships to ensure the Company is paying a fair price for the goods and services being received, and that vendor performance is satisfactory
• Identify cost‑saving potential for purchased items and services
• Reinforce department and company policies to promote and support a positive work environment

• Ensure all proper approvals have been received prior to placing purchase orders
• Support and assist departmental managers by choosing the best vendor (quality and costs) for any kind of requested items
• Communicate with suppliers’ changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments in a close relationship with Production management
• Communicate purchase orders correctly to all vendors. Ensure that the company gets order acknowledgements and promise dates
• Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise
• Create item numbers for new components and finished goods
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Keep track of all ordered materials: ensure items are delivered on time. Follow up with vendors if receiving dates are overdue
• Monitor POs to ensure that requesters are receiving items and that POs are closed in a timely manner

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline with a minimum of 5 years of purchasing management experience
• Proven negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co‑workers, and customers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Computer literacy in a Windows‑based environment, especially in Excel and Word
• Willing and able to immediately adapt to changes in policies and procedures
• Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

(Other combinations of education, training, and experience will be accepted as well)

• Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Purchasing Module is preferred
• This is on‑Premises position, located in Albuquerque, NM