Purchasing Manager jobs in Louisiana
Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Purchasing Manager jobs
- BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
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Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Purchasing Manager controls organization's expenditures for goods and services. Maintains goodwill of vendors and ascertains adherence to policy and procedures of goods and services, accepts and delegates responsibility, evaluates and negotiates, uses communication devices, computer software and hardware and handles public utilities issues. Supervision is exercised over the work of professional or technical employees.
Education: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university in Business Administration, Accounting or closely related; Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration (MBA).
**10 or more years of Louisiana governmental purchasing experience may substitute for the college degree only.**Certification(s) Preferred: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's licenseYears Relevant Work Experience: 4 years purchasing experience which include the purchase of goods for a large-scale company or governmental agency and at least 2 year's experience supervising professional or technical staff with responsibility for purchasing supplies, materials and equipment. Preferred: 8 years or more of purchasing experience including Louisiana specific purchasing experience and 4 years of Supervisory experienceOther Job Specifications:Job Duties include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of:- Purchasing methods and procedures and techniques of specification writing to include but not limited to
- Methods and techniques utilized in grading and analyzing the quality of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Materials, supplies and equipment typically used in municipal services and the sources of such products.
- Federal, State and municipal purchasing laws and procedures.
- Public buying procedures bidding requirements for materials & supplies, public works and services.
- Warehouse, inventory and supply management
- The Uniform Commercial Code.
- Evaluate quality and price of products to judge suitability of goods and alternatives offered and prepare specifications.
- Analyze situations, perform auditing functions and adopt an effective course of action.
- Quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programs
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with Departmental representatives and vendors.
- train, supervise and direct the work of others.
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate Purchasing personnel
- Receive, examine and process departmental requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and contract changes.
- Assist in the preparation of bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials.
- Assist in the development and review of purchasing procedures and methods and and then train personnel on the application of those procedures and methods.
- Interpret and apply BREC purchasing policies and procedures.
- Solicit bids from vendors; compare costs and evaluate the quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Select appropriate vendors; accomplish the purchase of supplies, equipment and services.
- Maintain contact with vendors; keep informed of new products, market conditions and current prices; evaluate vendor performance.
- Confer with Departmental representatives to determine purchasing needs, specifications and areas of standardization.
- Respond to request for proposals and questions from various vendors.
- Administer P-Card and other credit card programs
- Oversee warehouse operations and supply management.
- Review, evaluate and recommend best Procurement and latest trends in Procurement
- Prepare periodic reports.
- Perform related duties as assigned
Full time, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.
- 2 Days Ago
- HAMDALLAH LLC
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Metairie, LA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary The Purchasing Manager keeps on top of Ideal Market supply needs. Seeks out high-quality goods and negotiates reasonable prices on orders. Establishing strong sense of communication with t...
- 4 Days Ago
- ATSS Engineering, LLC
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Lockport, LA
FULL_TIME
- Atss has a client, in Pascagoula, MS, looking for a Purchasing manager.GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for managing the purchasing department which includes, but is not limited to, personnel actions, me...
- 12 Days Ago
- Richard's Supply Inc dba Richard’s Kitchen Store
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Houma, LA
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join Richard’s Kitchen Store in Houma, LA, US. As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will be mentored by current management...
- 23 Days Ago
- Plush Appeal, LLC
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for customer relationship management and development, overseeing the production team and collaborating with suppliers to deliver custom merchandise. Provide leadership to t...
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- Live! Casino & Hotel
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Bossier, LA
FULL_TIME
- Overview Overview: (function) Why We Need Your Talents: With our rapid projected expansion, the Live! Casino & Hotel Brand is searching for the right talent to grow with the organization and help driv...
- 15 Days Ago
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- BREC, LA
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- SCN - Search Consulting Network
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- City of Odessa
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Odessa, TX
- Purchasing Manager Summary: Under general supervision, manages City purchasing and contract administration functions in ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
- LGI Homes
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Fort Myers, FL
- LGI Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager in the Fort Myers area. As one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies and a...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
- CAIRE Inc.
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Canton, GA
- Category Manager (Purchasing/Procurement) Ball Ground, GA, US At CAIRE, Inc., we are transforming our procurement depart...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Find Great People | FGP
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- We are looking an experienced Purchasing Manager for our client, a home builder in College Station-Bryan area of Texas. ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM