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Purchasing Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Leadership Opportunity

Are you a hands-on purchasing leader who thrives on building systems, sourcing new materials from scratch, and partnering cross-functionally to make great ideas a reality? We’re seeking a Purchasing Manager who’s ready to make a big impact in a fast-growing, innovation-driven manufacturing environment. This is a confidential opening at a company known for quality, purpose, and a team-first culture.

We’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves—someone who can research, source, drive cost reduction, and negotiate new categories from the ground up while mentoring and leading a team. In this key role, you will be responsible for driving cost reduction initiatives, ensuring a reliable supply of quality materials, and building strong supplier partnerships.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies to secure high-quality materials, components, and services at optimal costs. Identify and qualify new suppliers that align with the company's innovation and quality standards.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive cost-saving programs and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value analysis, supplier consolidation, and process improvements, achieving measurable savings without compromising on quality.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular evaluations, and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality specifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Finance teams to forecast material needs, address technical requirements, and ensure procurement strategies align with product development and operational objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the purchasing and procurement team (including buyers and support staff). Foster a culture of continuous improvement , teamwork, and accountability. Provide hands-on guidance and training to develop the team’s skills in negotiation, sourcing, and cost analysis.
• Inventory & Compliance: Oversee inventory management in coordination with Operations to optimize stock levels and avoid production downtime. Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and any relevant regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Champion initiatives to improve procurement processes and systems. Utilize data and market research to drive decisions, implement best practices in supply chain management, and support the company's innovation-driven and quality-focused objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or CPM/CPSM certification is a plus). 5+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Cost Reduction Track Record: Demonstrated success in developing and implementing cost reduction strategies that achieved significant savings while maintaining quality. Strong analytical skills for cost analysis and budgeting.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to the company’s advantage.
• Leadership Skills: Experience leading a team or function, with a hands-on management style . Proven ability to mentor staff, build a positive team culture, and drive accountability and results.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, translating procurement needs and constraints in cross-functional discussions.
• Technical & Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, material requirements planning (MRP/ERP systems), and supply chain best practices. Understanding of quality control standards and regulatory compliance in procurement.
• Problem-Solving: Innovative and proactive problem solver who can handle supplier challenges, supply chain disruptions, and changing market conditions with agility.

If you're a team player who enjoys figuring things out, building from the ground up, and making smart decisions that drive growth, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

This is a confidential job posting. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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