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.

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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. #LI-Hybrid