DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
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Job Title: Director of Purchasing

Pay Range:  $60,000 - $90,000

Reporting To:   CAO & Board of Directors

Number of People Supervised:  3-6

Job Summary:  Work with the purchasing department staff to determine inventory lines and maintain an adequate stock of inventory for resale.  Also determine supply wholesale sources for supplies and equipment, then maintain a running stock of standard usage and special needs materials to meet the operating needs of the business.

1.  Work with the Buyer to determine retail sales lines.

2.  Work with purchasing department staff and other departments as needed to determine necessary purchases of stock, equipment and supplies.

3.  Ensure that adequate stock is supplied to the retail store.

4.  Ensure that all purchase orders are processed and that notice of purchases is directed to accounting for payment.

5.  Maintain a healthy working relationships with suppliers.

6.  Maintain good lines of communications with other departments.

7.  Supervise department personnel

8.  Provide reports to other departments as needed

9.  Supervise the daily activities of the Purchasing department

10.  Maintain lines of communications throughout the department

11.  Serve as a vice-president of the Board of Directors

1.  Group skills

2.  Self-starter

3.  Detail Oriented

4.  Good communication skills

5.  Record keeping skills

6.  Leadership

7.  Ability to work with suppliers and distributors

Willing to work toward developing a good relationship with suppliers

Willing to help develop a good working environment and cohesive attitude in the department

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