Title
PURCHASING MANAGER
Location
Savannah, GA
Company
Medium-sized cosmetics company
Package
Competitive compensation package with a bonus structure
Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Review and approve all purchase orders to determine if
amounts ordered are adequate for maintaining
inventory levels
- Responsible for reviewing purchase order claims and
contracts for conformance to company policy
- Facilitate the development of new packaging with the
Marketing Department
- Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine
material availability and contain costs
- Responsible for preparing monthly analysis reports
- Prepare instructions regarding purchasing
systems/procedures
- Responsible for maintaining the department budget
- Supervise Purchasing Department personnel
Credentials / Knowledge / Skills Preferred
- Bachelors degree
- Four to seven years purchasing experience, preferably
in manufacturing
- Ability to prepare management reports, business
correspondence and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from managers, clients, and
customers
- Managerial and /or supervisory experience preferred