ChromalloyProcurement Manager
Apr. 2018 - Jan. 2021Carson City, NevadaEstablish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices; monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures; direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints; source new suppliers and vendors; manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability; develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors; establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database โ work closely with the quality team to maintain best in practice procedures; develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements ; evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies; monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements; measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance; oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations; troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns; manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases; introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors; work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements; facilitate timely placement of purchase orders; review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures; develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts; monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives; produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance for management and leadership staff; oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department; performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff; direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.