Purchasing and Sourcing Manager

About the role

Join Harmar Mobility, a Great Place to Work-certified company, where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. We manufacture mobility device lifts and accessibility products to help individuals with mobility difficulties maintain independence. As the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will oversee daily purchasing processes and strategic procurement, ensuring alignment with Harmar’s mission and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with Harmar’s goals.
• Manage the global supply chain network, supplier relationships, performance, and risk.
• Improve customer experience and drive profit margins.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations as required.
• Deliver a continuous supply of high-quality, high-value products.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to achieve optimal terms.
• Lead the Purchasing team in using MRP systems to order parts at the lowest cost and required quality, avoiding stock-outs.
• Develop and implement the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to align production schedules with demand forecasts.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies, including export controls, and manage inbound/outbound logistics for cost-effective delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (senior leadership, sales, engineering, marketing, IT, and customer service) to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Monitor and support service metrics to ensure high customer satisfaction and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report key sourcing metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, supplier performance issues, and market changes.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of purchasing and logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience with international suppliers.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, MRP/ERP systems, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Syspro knowledge preferred.
• Previous experience with MRP/ERP implementation, including a comprehensive understanding of bills of material.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Core Values

Harmar Mobility’s culture is built on six core values: Team Player, Gets Stuff Done, Can-do Attitude, Genuinely Cares, Does the Right Thing, and Embraces Inclusion. Alignment with these values is essential for success in this role.