Purchasing Manager

About the role

This position will lead and execute the end-to-end procurement function for raw materials, supplies, capital equipment, and contract services, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive cost, and supplier performance in support of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to align purchasing activities with forecast demand and inventory targets
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Perform end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, cost and MOQ negotiations, purchase order issuance, proactive expediting, and resolution of past-due deliveries
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships as the primary point of contact
• Ensure a capable supplier base for current and future business needs
• Partner with internal customers to define requirements and develop scopes of work for contracted services while coordinating with contractors for timely execution
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through negotiations and dual/alternate sourcing strategies and safety stock
• Ensure compliance with sustainable sourcing standards (including Conflict Minerals regulations and DFARs requirements)
• Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies
• Manage supplier RMA processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a technical discipline
• 7+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Experience with ERP systems

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel domestically up to 10%

Skills

• Supplier Negotiations
• Contract Management
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• ERP Systems

Benefits

Spang provides a full benefits package with one of the best 401(k) matching plans in the business, competitive salaries, and much more.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD