PURCHASING

Vice President of Purchasing
Salary Range: $111,000 to $175,000**

Interfaces with other functional department leaders to develop strategies to grow the business while increasing profits.
Build relationships with business leaders from other organizations to exploit opportunities
Develop US and International Distributor Agreements and pricing structures.
Design programs and measurements of the profit contribution of rebate programs.
Coordinate the people and processes aimed at managing enterprise wide inventory at branch locations and distribution centers including P&L responsibility.
Negotiate and coordinate domestic and international contracts for ground, air and ocean carrier services.

Director of Purchasing
Salary Range: $90,000 to $134,000**

Uses a wide range of experiences to establish and achieve goals.
Creates and implements planning and purchasing policies, objectives and budgets.
Leads and directs both purchasing and other department staffs in carrying out initiatives.
Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
Interviews, hires and mentors key purchasing managers.
Arranges for the disposal of surplus goods.

Purchasing Manager
Salary Range: $48,000 to $75,000*

Directs and coordinates staff in executing all the activities involved in the purchasing function.
Receives and grants approval for the purchasing and payment of all goods and services.
Prepares instructions and procedures regarding systems involved in obtaining good or services.
Analyzes changes to market conditions, prices or suppliers in an effort to reduce cost and improve quality.
Develops and implements work practices, sequence of operations and office arrangement to maximize operational efficiencies.

Senior Buyer
Salary Range: $57,000 to $72,000**

Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Coordinates the activities of others buyers.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limits and scope of authority.
Address defective or unacceptable goods with suppliers and arranges for corrective action.
Approves invoices for payment.

Planner/Inventory Control Analyst
Salary Range: $31,000 to $41,000**

Conducts analysis, prepares reports, makes recommendations on inventory levels and trends.
Plans and forecasts inventory requirements based on historical usage.
Performs a variety of tasks with limited experience but an aptitude for critical thinking.
Consults and contributes to strategic planning committees.
Creates and critiques formulas and processes utilized in the calculation of appropriate inventory levels.

Buyer
Salary Range: $34,000 to $48,000*

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services.
Interviews and negotiates with suppliers on issues of price, availability and delivery.
Reviews bid proposal and contracts in order to make recommendations.
Maintains computerized records, schedules.
Expedites orders.

Purchasing Clerk
Salary Range: $30,000 to $38,000**

Creates purchases orders for the acquisition of good or services.
Researches sources and interviews suppliers.
Provides administrative support.
Reports to a manager but uses a degree of creativity and latitude in decision making.