SUMMARY: Purchasing Manager will be managing and optimizing purchasing activities and processes. Should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers. Develop purchasing strategies, maintain positive relationships with suppliers, coordinate with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Developing and implementing purchasing strategies. • Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks. • Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc. • Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation. • Supervise the shop and warehouse materials. • Coordinate with other department leads on what materials work for all parties. • Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs. • Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and tools. • Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications. • Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets. • Working to improve purchasing systems and processes. • Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system. *Reliable and predictable attendance is required for the function of this job* *Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time* Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: • Conflict resolution skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Supervisory and management experience. • Need to be strong in Excel and dataanalysis. • Strong negotiating skills. • Able to stay on task and work independently with minimal direction and supervision. • Good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports. Leads by example. • Strong planning and organizational skills. • Proficient in basic computer application software such as MS Office, and Outlook. • Fire Protection and/or Fire Alarm experience preferred. Physical Requirements • Sitting: Sitting at a desk for the majority of the day of time. • Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands. • Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous paperwork. • Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction. • Vision: Read computers and paperwork. • Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist. • Standing: Remains in a standing position if required to perform various functions of the job. • Talking: Communicating by phone and in person. • Walking and moving about on foot. • Lifting: Raises or lowers tools and piping. (At least 25 lbs).