Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations, supplier relationships, inventory management, and purchasing strategies within a manufacturing environment. This position will provide leadership to purchasing and production planning teams while ensuring cost-effective purchasing, efficient supply chain operations, and timely delivery of materials.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement, vendor negotiations, inventory management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily purchasing operations, procurement activities, and supplier relationships.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop purchasing and production planning team members.
• Manage vendor negotiations, supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor inventory levels, material requirements, and purchasing needs to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with production teams to coordinate material availability, forecasting, and logistics.
• Utilize ERP systems to track purchase orders, inventory, and receipt of goods and services.
• Review and approve supplier quotations for new and existing materials and services.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, budgets, and approval procedures.
• Analyze purchasing data, supplier performance, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve purchasing, delivery, and quality issues.
• Support departmental budgeting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Previous management or supervisory experience leading purchasing or supply chain teams.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience negotiating supplier contracts and purchasing agreements.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost control, production planning, and supply chain operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is a plus.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with international purchasing or suppliers is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Purchasing and procurement experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience overseeing both purchasing and production planning functions.
• Knowledge of material forecasting, inventory replenishment, and logistics coordination.
• Experience managing multiple buyers and supply chain personnel.
• Proven ability to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and strengthen vendor relationships.