Purchasing Manager

Job Description Summary:

Manage inventory, purchasing activities, planning, forecasting and meeting the overall supply demands of Kiss Group. A purchasing manager is responsible for supporting the procurement process by issuing/managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely receipt of items needed for a company's operations, often while adhering to budget constraints and company policies; key duties include reviewing purchase requisitions, contacting vendors for pricing and availability, resolving delivery issues, maintaining accurate purchase records and responsible of managing inventory.

Job Description:

• Review and determine required inventory and release purchase orders.
• Manage optimal inventory level in all different plants
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing to acquire inventory in a cost effective and in timely manner
• Effectively monitor and control purchase orders and update delivery schedule to related teams.
• Work with DP (Demand Planning) team to effectively manage inventory levels and materials
• Effectively communicate with sales to ensure all orders are fulfilled
• Compare and analyze price, quality, availability and term and conditions of suppliers
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Evaluate the quality of products and suppliers
• Ensure suppliers continuously meet or exceed company expectation and needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and project management
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and improve deals for the company
• Good attention detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate

Benefits

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Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

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401(k) Savings Plan

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Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority

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Paid Holidays

Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)

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Annual Bonus Plan

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Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room

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Summer Fridays

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Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Relocation Support for New Hires

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Work Anniversary Recognitions

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Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts

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Employee Referral Bonus Program

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License/Certification Reimbursements

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Corporate Employee Discounts

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Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card

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Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)

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Vehicle Perks

Qualification(s):

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Required), Bachelor of Science (B.S) (Required)

Work Experience:

Experience Range III: 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s):

Communication, Inventory Management, Meeting Organization, People Management, Problem Solving, Purchase Orders, SAP Time Management, Time Management

Language(s):

English, Korean

Certification(s):

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is

69,000.00 - 137,000.00 USD Annual

Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.