MGR Procurement

About the role

FLSA Status: Exempt. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and directing all purchasing and procurement activities, including but not limited to excess inventory control, cost-reduction initiatives, supplier relationship management, on-time delivery performance, and coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC). This role drives continuous improvement within the department while ensuring the organization achieves its operational, quality, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement staff by directing work activities, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics to reduce costs, improve capacity, and increase departmental effectiveness.
• Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies to achieve favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Monitor market conditions and forecast pricing trends to identify opportunities and risks within the supply chain.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on capability, quality, capacity, and overall business fit.
• Review supplier quotations and negotiate contracts within established budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure material availability and support program schedules.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and nonconforming product concerns in collaboration with QA, QC, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support expedited material requirements to meet operational demands.
• Develop, maintain, and improve documented procedures, process flows, and work instructions.
• Manage departmental payroll and budget activities.
• Approve purchase orders, debit memos, manual requisitions, and standard cost changes in accordance with company policies.
• Establish and implement commodity and program buyer assignments and strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees.
• Training, coaching, and developing team members.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Conducting performance evaluations.
• Recognizing and rewarding performance.
• Administering disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving issues effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Moderate domestic and international travel may be required to support JAMCO America programs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of purchasing, supply chain, and business management principles.
• Advanced leadership, team development, and resource coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage projects from inception through completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sound business judgment.

Skills

• Ability to apply sound judgment and common-sense understanding in carrying out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables where standardization may be limited.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information presented in written, oral, diagram, and schedule formats.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical analysis, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to business situations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to support procurement decisions and operational objectives.
• Physical demands: representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Customer orientation: commitment to meeting the needs of internal and