Position Summary:
This hands-on position is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities to support manufacturing operations. This is a working leadership role responsible for both strategic sourcing and day-to-day purchasing execution, including supplier communication, PO placement, and expediting. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services while driving supplier performance, process improvements, and team development. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a strong background in manufacturing environments and a proven ability to execute and deliver outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and oversee daily purchasing operations, ensuring continuity of supply to meet production demands
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Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
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Build, manage, and evaluate supplier relationships, including negotiation of pricing, terms, and contracts
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and workflows
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Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, and quoting teams
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Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed
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Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity
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Proactively manage inventory levels in partnership with sales and operations to prevent excess and obsolete inventory, including lifecycle planning, demand alignment, and disposition strategies
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Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team, fostering a high-performance culture
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
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Prior leadership experience with direct supervision of team members
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Demonstrated success in personnel development and team building
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Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement efficiencies
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Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to execute with urgency and “make things happen” in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
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Must be US Person
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
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Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
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Experience with IMDS (International Material Data System) compliance, reporting, and customer submission requirements preferred
