Purchasing Lead - TalentZok

Purchasing Lead

• TalentZok OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?!

In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

• 3-5+ years of inventory and purchasing experience-Bachelor's degree preferred-Heavy ERP experience for purchasing/inventory, Therefore, Monday, or Fishbowl preferred Email resumes to lruiz@talentzok.com or call 951.667.1956.

• Fully embrace our culture and help us develop a truly joyful work environment.
• Leader of change in our organization
• Utilize strong servant leadership skills to support an independent, continuously improving, and collaborative team.
• Ensure team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and core company principles.

• Supports company mission, follows values and works to help the organization achieve excellence.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of inventory personnel.

• Manage and maintain employee adherence to all safety practices/processes.
• Manage all aspects of the inventory cycle and personnel (Purchasing, Receiving, Scheduling, Picking, Cycle Counting, Monthly Physical Inventory)
• Ensure accuracy of BOM in inventory system and make changes as necessary.
• Perform all the purchasing functions for the facility.
• Develop work schedules, prioritize and manage work assignments to ensure company, customer, and department goals are achieved.
• Work with existing and explore new suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and make agreements or contracts for purchasing.
• Ensure receipt of products is accurate and that the material meets the quality standards and parameters of the organization.
• Analyze reports in our inventory system to assess and forecast material requirements for future production needs.
• Utilize, participate, and improve the organizations Kanban process
• Monitor accuracy of monthly inventory and put in place corrective actions for large discrepancies and deviations.
• Provide input in development of strategic manufacturing plans to achieve company objectives.
• Participate in special project work, such as (but not limited to) sales trend analysis, product testing, quality assurance, lean and continuous improvements.
• Develop KPI's for departmental goals and measurements for departmental output
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Willing to embrace our Lean culture
• Willing to make suggestions and drive improvements daily

• Engaged in your own personal and professional development
• Accurate and attentive to detail with excellent documentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven experience as an inventory management leader
• Deep knowledge of inventory and purchasing processes and standards
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system standard
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Have a positive and supportive attitude.

• English Language

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active Listening

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Time management, service orientation, social perceptiveness, and reading comprehension.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume lruiz@talentzok.com or call 951.667.1956. More information can be found at www.talentzok.com