Oklahoma City, OK – Purchasing Manager GDH has partnered with a local industrial manufacturer to offer this Purchasing Manager position. This position is located in beautiful Oklahoma City and is direct hire. POSITION PURPOSE Plan, direct, or coordinate all activities of inventory and purchasing of materials, products, and services to meet company objectives and budget. ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES Establish and develop supplier relations Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating agreements…, bin location management and staging of materials. Manage flow of materials from receiving to inventory, to jobs, and issued to departments including staging, storing, stocking, and movement. Analyze part consumption and usage to set minmax kanbans and safety stock. Interview and hire staff and oversee training of personnel. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures…