Assistant Purchasing Manager

Summary: Performs same duties as Purchasing Manager. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization when the Purchasing Manager is absent by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the implementation of the corporate contracts. May enter information into Navision and validating its
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices based on inventory needs after an inventory is taken.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Interface with corporate purchasing on supplier problems and give feedback on supplier Update corporate purchasing on new products used and specification changes.
• Work with Controller to make sure the Finance Policy 2100 is
• Work with suppliers on invoice and payment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing department
• Experience in shipping and receiving
• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of Navision
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• A problem-solver

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.