Kofile ยท 12 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Washington, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKofile is a company dedicated to helping government agencies preserve and digitize information for better access. The Purchasing Manager will lead procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely purchasing to align with production needs and business objectives.
Document ManagementGovernmentInformation Services
Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies that balance cost, quality, material availability, inventory space, and cash flow
Evaluate market trends and pricing to secure competitive costs while maintaining quality standards
Coordinate with production and operations teams to forecast demand and plan purchases accordingly
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers
Negotiate terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements
Implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards to monitor quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Drive a shift from vendor management to supplier partnership, fostering collaboration and long-term value creation
Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels
Implement kanban systems, vendor managed inventory, and vendor-owned inventory, as appropriate
Monitor inventory turnover, minimize excess or obsolete inventory, and optimize warehouse space utilization
Track purchasing KPIs and identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Ensure all purchases meet internal quality and compliance standards
Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier information
Prepare reports and analysis for executive leadership as needed
Work closely with the team to understand material specifications and timing needs
Support new product launches or equipment procurement projects
Partner with Finance and Accounting on budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and cash flow management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
Proven negotiation and supplier management skills, with a focus on strategic partnerships
Strong understanding of inventory control and purchasing systems (e.g., ERP or MRP systems)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Benefits
Paid overtime available for non-exempt employees
Low-cost insurance (medical, dental, vision, life & disability)
Maternity and paternity benefits
401(k) plan (company matching)
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Educational assistance
Company
Kofile
Kofile Services (formerly DPS-Data Preservation Solutions) is the leader in Critical Records Management working closely with county, local, and state government organizations and their leaders.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-28Acquired
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