Purchasing Manager
Core
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess material availability, control department budgets, and manage purchasing policies and contracts for equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Manager
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and material supply chains for aerospace, defense, and power & energy markets
Domain
Manufacturing (Aerospace, Defense, Power & Energy)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Purchasing policy planning, staff recruitment and management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost saving budgeting, MRP/MAPICS software proficiency, specification writing, international trading compliance
Preferred skills
Metal industry experience, local sourcing knowledge, outsourcing strategy development, warehousing and distribution liaison
Technologies
MRP, MAPICS Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures, interview and hire staff, negotiate contracts with suppliers, prepare bid awards, resolve vendor grievances, administer online purchasing systems, manage stock and materials, ensure health and safety compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
