Justrite Safety Group · 1 day ago
Purchasing Manager
Wilkesboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expJustrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies dedicated to protecting workers and the environment. They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to analyze buying systems and oversee purchasing and inventory departments, contributing to the construction of Custom Storage Buildings. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, negotiating costs, and optimizing inventory management to ensure operational excellence.
ChemicalManufacturingPublic SafetyRetail
Responsibilities
Coordination and communication of inbound shipments with shipping companies and suppliers
Maintain vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
Communicate product engineering change orders to supplier production sites. Review product design with engineers for proper communication and implementation onto factory
Negotiate costs, terms and inventory levels with suppliers
Purchasing experience and knowledge with construction type materials such as sheet steel, structural steel, electrical components, fire suppression systems, AC units, heaters and paints strongly preferred
Knowledge of FM Global and UL compliance guidelines is a Plus
Lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory
Collaborate with finance to establish inventory control measures and balance inventory
Review manufacturing trends to understand future manufacturing operating bases for products
Search for potential new sourcing options and joint purchase opportunities to optimize cost savings on volume purchases if possible
Ability to answer questions, provide advice and assistance to company personnel regarding processes, production issues, changes, etc
Interface with engineering for product implementation/changes as needed
Establish a chain of command for all requisitions, paperwork and receiving documents
Provide purchase level guidelines based on staff experience and area of specialty
Work with Receiving Clerks and to establish best practices
Qualification
Required
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Purchasing
5+ years of Purchasing experience, ideally in a management role
Persevering to meet high achievement standards despite the resistance of others and organizational barriers
Correctly defining complex problems and developing viable work processes as solutions
Direct involvement and communication skills as it relates to customers
Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem-solving
Strong Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team that drives results
Organizational competencies and strong project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire team on track is a must
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
Strong Sense of Urgency
Ability to work individually or as part of a team
MS Office, Ability to comprehend prints, CAD drawings, Material Specs
Diligently follow safe work practices for yourself and team members at all times
Preferred
Purchasing experience and knowledge with construction type materials such as sheet steel, structural steel, electrical components, fire suppression systems, AC units, heaters and paints strongly preferred
Knowledge of FM Global and UL compliance guidelines is a Plus
APICS certification is preferred
ERP System (Global Shop preferably)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements
401K plan, complete with a company match
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Personal days
Robust employee wellness program
Company
Justrite Safety Group
Justrite Safety Group (JSG) manufactures and provides industrial safety solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ankush Kumar
Chief Executive Officer and President
Tom Grooms
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-28
EIN Presswire
2025-10-17
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