Purchasing Manager (Production and Warehouse Procurement)

About us

As the leading supplier of standard and modified storage containers in Northern California, Conexwest designs and fabricates specialty containers of all types. Our specialty workforce are extremely versed in creating habitable specialty containers to the simple addition of shelving, workbenches, and drawers- if you can imagine it, we can create it.

Our philosophy

Conexwest strives to deliver the highest quality products and services to meet the demand and expectations of our valued customers. We pursue excellence and exceed industry standards because simply, #WeBuildItBetter

Our Company Culture is:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Conexwest is actively recruiting a Purchasing Manager for our facility in Lathrop, CA to enhance business profitability, ensures competitive advantage, and delivers operational excellence. Responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. To be successful as a Purchasing Manager, you should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. Ultimately, an outstanding Purchasing Manager should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be an analytical thinker, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.

Become a part of the Conexwest family and take the next step in the right direction of your career. Come and grow with us because here at Conexwest, “We Build It Better”.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proven ability to facilitate discussions between management and potential vendors to agree on contract terms and evaluates bids or proposals to make contract decisions
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Must be able to maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Ability to manage supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Degree in business administration or a related field
• Skilled in contract negotiations and legal terminology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel), Google (Docs, Sheets, etc.) with general knowledge of database utilization
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• High energy level, initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person