Purchasing Manager

Purchasing & Procurement Leadership

Lead and oversee daily purchasing operations to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
Establish purchasing priorities based on production schedules, customer demand, and business needs.
Review and approve purchasing activities, supplier selections, and procurement decisions.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and budget objectives.
Oversee purchasing data and transactions within the ERP system.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain reliability.
Identify, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
Lead supplier RFQs, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight agreements, and long-term supplier partnerships.
Monitor supplier performance and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.
Conduct supplier business reviews and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

Lead annual cost reduction initiatives and identify ongoing cost-saving opportunities.
Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, tariffs, and supply chain risks to support purchasing decisions.
Track and report purchasing cost savings and department performance metrics.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations.

Inventory & Supply Chain Support

Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize inventory levels while supporting production requirements.
Monitor supplier lead times and implement actions to improve supply continuity.
Review excess and obsolete inventory and assist in developing inventory reduction strategies.
Support inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and material planning initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop members of the purchasing team.
Assign workloads, establish priorities, and monitor department performance.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, import regulations, and supplier documentation requirements.
Oversee Country of Origin documentation and supplier compliance records.
Prepare purchasing reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Sales to resolve purchasing and supply chain issues.
Support audits and initiatives related to procurement, supplier compliance, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing supply chain processes.
• Experience with international sourcing, Country of Origin requirements, or import/export compliance is a plus.
• CPSM, CPM, APICS, or ASCM certification is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong financial and cost analysis abilities.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational results.
• Dependable, proactive, and customer-focused leadership style