at Insight Global, LLC in North Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Description
Job Description
A leading provider in the textile and hospitality industry is looking to add a Procurement Manager to their team. This company works with all types of clients and provides a range of products including fabric window treatments, bedding, quilting, roller shades, and custom designs. This person will be responsible for the oversight and management of the organization’s purchasing and procurement activities. Responsibilities include:
- Communicating with the installation, production and project management teams for purchase order requests, submittals and general information - Responsible for ordering everything that goes into their products for window drapery, roller shades and bed quilting (aluminum, stock fabrics, hooks, screws, shade rollers, etc.) - Consistent follow up and relationship building with product vendors to ensure efficient delivery on production and installation ? Main methods of communication for external suppliers are over email and phone ? Little over 15 different vendors that they partner with to order product and materials - Price tracking for frequently ordered materials to ensure informed purchasing decisions - Use of ERP/tracking systems to enter POs, log pricing, check pricing history, check delivery status and cost savingsSmall amount of working dealing with freight distributors and ensuring requested prices fit within overall budget for the particular project
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement
Experience negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers
PO tracking experience Textile industry experience
Freight logistics experience
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