Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Manager, Purchasing role supports manufacturing operations within a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include team leadership, procurement and supplier management, materials planning, operational excellence, and quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish team priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives, production schedules, and customer requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and support succession planning activities for Buyers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the materials organization.
• Promote effective communication and cross-functional partnership across manufacturing, sourcing, engineering, quality, logistics, and operations teams.
• Lead regular updates of purchasing parameters, develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, coordinate supplier recovery activities, and ensure timely communication of supply disruptions.
• Review and analyze MRP outputs, demand forecasts, supplier lead times, and material requirements to support uninterrupted production schedules and customer demand.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support engineering changes, production readiness, and new product introduction activities.
• Maintain purchasing parameters, identify opportunities for cost savings, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support inventory and procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and company procurement and quality system requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations required.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Maestro preferred), inventory planning tools, and supply chain reporting systems required.
• Strong understanding of procurement, materials planning, MRP systems, inventory optimization, and supplier management principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing or supervising Buyers, Planners, or supply chain personnel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive business decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Effective negotiation, supplier management, and escalation management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience supporting demand planning, forecasting, capacity planning, and S&OP activities preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban systems, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Understanding of FDA, ISO, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Qualifications

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Skills

• Leadership and Supervisory Experience
• Procurement and Supplier Management
• Materials Planning and Production Support
• Operational Excellence and Financial Performance
• Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

• Medical and Dental coverage that starts on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• The 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• Childcare benefits

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $96,000 - $132,000 annually.

Schedule

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