Manager, Purchasing

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description:

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future.

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com

Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

Position Summary:

• Responsible for purchasing of products and services to meet company requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Negotiates best deals with vendors and ensures adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Interfaces with multiple internal departments to resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, shipments, etc.
• Buyers may specialize in a specific area (e.g. services, IT products, etc.) or functional support (sales).
• Support personnel manage the paperwork and purchasing systems transactions to ensure adherence to procedures.

What you bring to the role:

• Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments.
• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Problems faced may be difficult to moderately complex.
• Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.
• Manages a staff of professional and support associates.
• Makes day-to-day decisions for group/department.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Assignments are defined in terms of activities and objectives.
• Objectives for assigned area defined by upper management.
• Some latitude to make decisions to achieve defined goal.
• Will generally have assumed at least the Senior Professional level of experience before becoming a manager.
• Regularly applies expertise in day-to-day activities.
• May fill the role of a staff member in complex situations.

Qualifications:

• Requires a four-year college degree (or additional relevant experience in a related field).
• Minimum 5 years functional experience including a minimum of 4 years of position specific experience and 2 years of supervisory experience or 4 years of leadership experience.