Purchasing Manager Jobs

What you’ll do:

Through leadership of a team of Buyers and Sr. Buyers, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for all sourcing decisions, supplier performance metrics, invoicing resolution, supplier OTP, cost-out metrics, and general material availability / procurement decisions. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading large-scale RFQ’s to improve material supply, leverage cost-savings initiatives, or exit a poor-performing supplier. This position supports a high-visibility manufacturing site that utilizes predominately ETO manufacturing through unique engineering BOM’s. The supply base is diverse, but also is heavily reliant on inner-company supply to achieve monthly financial commitments.

• Establish and direct a management system for the Purchasing function that drives and monitors continuous improvement.
• Create a climate of job satisfaction and open communication.
• Establish and track development plans for individuals and the department that are aligned with department, plant, and divisional objectives.
• Plan and administer an effective materials cost improvement program.
• Support divisional and corporate initiatives as they relate to material procurement and supplier management.
• Provide training, exposure, and support to foster maximum employee development, growth, satisfaction, and performance.
• Optimize sourcing strategies to provide the optimal cost, delivery, and quality.
• Establish and direct purchasing policies, procedures, and strategies to support New Product Development in a highly MTO, Customer Order Engineered manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Operational knowledge of the electrical distribution industry
• Experience managing large-scale RFQs
• CPIM
• Previous manager of people experience
• Experience with intercompany purchase orders and inventory transfers