Start date of this position (if provided): 04/28/08
Approximate Hours/Week (if provided): 40
Work hours (i.e. shift, if provided): 1st Shift
Salary (if provided): $55-70,000 per year
Education(if provided): Open
Experience(if provided): 4-6 Years
Experienced purchasing manager, who can plan, organize, direct and control the purchasing and supply activities for a manufacturing company.

Main duties include:
-Analyze production and material needs in accordance with business needs.
-Establish guidelines and measurements for inventory supply management.
-Identify vendors, obtain quotations, and negotiate the purchase of materials, equipment or supplies.
-Manage vendors contracts and relations.
-Manage other Buyers.

Preferred candidates:
-Will have a proven track record of reducing costs and improving profits.
-Can demonstrate their ability and involvement in negotiating.
-Has experience with electronic parts.
-Has experience in sourcing and purchasing overseas.
-Has past experience in production planning.


Call John Stewart at Argus 608 442-6487.
E-mail resumes to johns@argus-tech.com