Purchasing and Materials Manager
DSJ Global · Lawrence, KS · 2 mo ago
Supply ChainFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and evaluate purchasing staff
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
- Oversee purchasing processes, records, and compliance
- Resolve supply and vendor performance issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Track and report KPIs
- Partner cross-functionally with operations and sourcing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related)
- 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing department
- 3+ years leadership experience
- Experience with direct materials sourcing, NOT INDIRECT
- Exposure to strategic sourcing in cross-functional environments
- Continuous improvement experience (Lean/Six Sigma preferred)
- ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
- Strong communication and Excel skills