VENTEON Finance is hiring a PURCHASING MANAGER to provide support for a Non-Profit organization in Detroit, MI. This organization supports multiple programs that ensure people have access to shelter, food, water, education, health care and mental health programs. They also help provide training and employment programs. Come and join a team that allows you to earn a living while helping others.
POSITION TYPE: Full Time. Contract to Hire. Hybrid after training (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Requirements of the Purchasing Manager:
- Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting a non-profit organization a major plus.
- Minimum five years of work experience in purchasing or procurement activities.
- Experience in soliciting quotes, analyzing proposals, managing contracts and purchase orders.
- Strong organization, negotiation and leadership skills.
- Accounting skills for budget development, oversight and management.
- Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP Systems.
Duties of the Purchasing Manager:
- Oversee and manage company procurement activities. Perform research and ensure competitive pricing for materials, services and equipment.
- Manage vendors, purchase orders, commercial insurance certificates and 1099s.
- Ongoing evaluation of vendors performance on service and pricing. Research and add vendors as needed. Manage the vendor database.
- Solicit bids from multiple sources to ensure competitive pricing and optimal quality. Analyze proposals and recommend vendor of choice. Award business.
- Oversee, manage and track purchase orders in the system. Monitor and approve POs.
- Monitor spending budgets, ensure purchasing activities align with goals.