Easter Seals Jobs

Provide leadership and oversight of the sourcing and acquiring of materials, supplies and services. Develop purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures, research suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure purchases align with company goals and objective. Work in collaboration with engineering, planning, and production teams in monitoring and managing inventory levels and forecasting needs to prevent production delays. Develop and implement purchasing strategies and policies for cost optimization and enhancing supply chain efficiencies that align with company objectives. Manage the entire procurement process, from supplier selection to contract negotiation and purchase order management. Identify and implement purchasing systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance purchasing efficiency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align purchasing activities with company goals. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing. Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand patterns, and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock and minimize excess or shortages. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all purchasing activities. Prepare reports on purchasing metrics and trends for senior management. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of procurement or purchasing management experience, ideally in manufacturing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills; proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite; effective at prioritization and working independently in a challenging, fast-paced environment, and experience with ERP/MRP systems are required. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. In the event you require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at (607) 208-8210. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3),or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Sponsorship is not available.