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Purchasing Manager
Manufacturing
Occupation: Purchasing Managers
Location: Orlando, FL - 32839
Positions available: 1
Job #: 2e7b74c2
Source: ZipRecruiter
Posted: 7/18/2025
Delivery Method: ZipRecruiter
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Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Our client, a global leader in the manufacture of chemicals & fertilizer, is seeking their Purchasing Manager to join their team in the Metro Orlando area of Fla. This person will be responsible for purchasing all materials for the business.
Procurement Manager is responsible for organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing / bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administer, negotiate, review, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required. Communicates with requestor/internal customers and accounts payable as needed to ensure overall process meets all established protocols and SOP's.
Job responsibilities:
Purchase Orders: Source and procure at the lowest cost, consistent with the quality and services required. Approve and distribute POs to vendors and requestors. Standardize product listing when deemed applicable for all PO's entered in the ERP system, whilst following SOP and SHECS guidelines for compliance. Utilize preferred & national vendors when applicable. Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines & procedure.Support Internal Customers: Service as the main contact between internal customers and vendors. Monitor critical orders, provide resolution as issues arise - expedite orders, address defective goods, returns & service-related inquiries.Sourcing: Sourcing/bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System or sent via email and capital project purchases.Support Accounts Payable related issues: Resolve PO/Invoice related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirming and clearing of PO liabilities, and ensure correct invoice pricing is correct.Vendor Compliance: Ensure compliance amongst existing and new vendors, including vendor documentation, insurance and contract requirements based on service level.Compile and distribute reports: Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports. Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers. Review and submit of the monthly Manual Accrual reports.Vendor Management: Local contract management (administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate/renegotiate), compliance, alignment with specifications, maintaining current account statements, and performance assessment. Act as liaison between Vendor and accounts payable department.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field required. 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in purchasing related field preferred. Must have experience with Batch type of manufacturing.Certified Supply Chain Professional or Certified Professional in Supply Management certification preferred.Experience in an industrial environment, knowledge of chemical manufacturing and fertilizer is a plus.Proficient in PC & Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Great Plains, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.Performs function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality.Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures, with the ability to negotiate best terms and pricing.Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.Leads the development of procurement strategies at the site, regionally and potentially global level in support of the vision and strategic direction of Procurement and Material Control. Supports compliance with the procurement process at the site and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management. Supports the site-based procurement team to deliver to the long term and annual goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site-specific plans.Participates in the long-term strategic plan and the annual goal setting process addressing the key areas of cost, safety, risk, reliability, continuous improvement, technology adoption, supplier innovation and service. Contributes to improvement in turnaround and capital project planning, contracting and execution. Understands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage.Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes.Supports the One Company philosophy in all procurement initiatives.Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and value generation between the suppliers. Experience buying for retail businesses in big box stores.Drives process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process.
Operational Accountabilities:
Participates in site meetings and support site initiatives around safety, reliability and the community.Participates in early planning for turnarounds and key projects; supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key projects.Facilitates key interactions across the sites. Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improve supplier performance and reduce costs.Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made with regard to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Ensures and initiates implementation of all procurement related policies, practices and process improvements.Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials. Leads the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating and awarding the final contract and creating and executing supplier transition plans.Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers. Obtain specifications and Material Safety Data Sheets for raw materials. Develop, maintain and oversee quarterly, annual and cycle count plans. Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed.Manages the administration of the supply base to include and not limited to: introduction of new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, managing insurance requirements and ensuring required training is completed. Coaches' junior members of the procurement team in sourcing strategy development, contract execution, stakeholder engagement and negotiation. Manages appropriate supply and service agreements, and facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity and to ensure compliance with the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Work Environment: The position is primarily an office-based position with regular visits to the plants. Occasional work-related travel is required, which could be international to meet with suppliers.
Location: Metro Orlando, Fla.
Compensation:1 20k-150k plus Bonus and all Benefits
Contact: Kevin J. Collins //... Visit the Employer site for more details
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Position range in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $89k - $170k Per Year
Purchasing Manager
Manufacturing
Occupation: Purchasing Managers
Location: Orlando, FL - 32839
Positions available: 1
Job #: 2e7b74c2
Source: ZipRecruiter
Posted: 7/18/2025
Delivery Method: ZipRecruiter
Web Site: www.ziprecruiter.com
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Our client, a global leader in the manufacture of chemicals & fertilizer, is seeking their Purchasing Manager to join their team in the Metro Orlando area of Fla. This person will be responsible for purchasing all materials for the business.
Procurement Manager is responsible for organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing / bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administer, negotiate, review, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required. Communicates with requestor/internal customers and accounts payable as needed to ensure overall process meets all established protocols and SOP's.
Job responsibilities:
Purchase Orders: Source and procure at the lowest cost, consistent with the quality and services required. Approve and distribute POs to vendors and requestors. Standardize product listing when deemed applicable for all PO's entered in the ERP system, whilst following SOP and SHECS guidelines for compliance. Utilize preferred & national vendors when applicable. Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines & procedure.Support Internal Customers: Service as the main contact between internal customers and vendors. Monitor critical orders, provide resolution as issues arise - expedite orders, address defective goods, returns & service-related inquiries.Sourcing: Sourcing/bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System or sent via email and capital project purchases.Support Accounts Payable related issues: Resolve PO/Invoice related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirming and clearing of PO liabilities, and ensure correct invoice pricing is correct.Vendor Compliance: Ensure compliance amongst existing and new vendors, including vendor documentation, insurance and contract requirements based on service level.Compile and distribute reports: Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports. Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers. Review and submit of the monthly Manual Accrual reports.Vendor Management: Local contract management (administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate/renegotiate), compliance, alignment with specifications, maintaining current account statements, and performance assessment. Act as liaison between Vendor and accounts payable department.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field required. 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in purchasing related field preferred. Must have experience with Batch type of manufacturing.Certified Supply Chain Professional or Certified Professional in Supply Management certification preferred.Experience in an industrial environment, knowledge of chemical manufacturing and fertilizer is a plus.Proficient in PC & Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Great Plains, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.Performs function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality.Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures, with the ability to negotiate best terms and pricing.Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.Leads the development of procurement strategies at the site, regionally and potentially global level in support of the vision and strategic direction of Procurement and Material Control. Supports compliance with the procurement process at the site and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management. Supports the site-based procurement team to deliver to the long term and annual goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site-specific plans.Participates in the long-term strategic plan and the annual goal setting process addressing the key areas of cost, safety, risk, reliability, continuous improvement, technology adoption, supplier innovation and service. Contributes to improvement in turnaround and capital project planning, contracting and execution. Understands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage.Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes.Supports the One Company philosophy in all procurement initiatives.Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and value generation between the suppliers. Experience buying for retail businesses in big box stores.Drives process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process.
Operational Accountabilities:
Participates in site meetings and support site initiatives around safety, reliability and the community.Participates in early planning for turnarounds and key projects; supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key projects.Facilitates key interactions across the sites. Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improve supplier performance and reduce costs.Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made with regard to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Ensures and initiates implementation of all procurement related policies, practices and process improvements.Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials. Leads the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating and awarding the final contract and creating and executing supplier transition plans.Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers. Obtain specifications and Material Safety Data Sheets for raw materials. Develop, maintain and oversee quarterly, annual and cycle count plans. Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed.Manages the administration of the supply base to include and not limited to: introduction of new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, managing insurance requirements and ensuring required training is completed. Coaches' junior members of the procurement team in sourcing strategy development, contract execution, stakeholder engagement and negotiation. Manages appropriate supply and service agreements, and facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity and to ensure compliance with the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Work Environment: The position is primarily an office-based position with regular visits to the plants. Occasional work-related travel is required, which could be international to meet with suppliers.
Location: Metro Orlando, Fla.
Compensation:1 20k-150k plus Bonus and all Benefits
Contact: Kevin J. Collins //... Visit the Employer site for more details
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Job ID: 486073335
Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025
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