Purchasing Manager
Core
Leading purchasing process improvements and managing supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations and cost reduction goals.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Commercial and supplier-related purchasing activities for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management, Cost reduction, Inventory management, Team leadership, Contract negotiation, Spend analysis, ERP systems, Lean principles, Data analysis, Strategic sourcing
Preferred skills
MBA, APICS/ISM certifications, Mechanical product line experience, Data Warehouse knowledge
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Access
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the purchasing team, Approve purchase orders, Drive make versus buy analyses, Lead buyers to ensure appropriate inventory levels, Work with sourcing to negotiate terms, Lead supplier assessment audits, Assist with supplier cost modeling and contract establishment, Acquire knowledge of commodity trends, Develop preferred supplier relationships, Support new product adoption and cost reduction initiatives, Facilitate continuous improvement events, Liaise with Accounts Payable for invoice resolution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision