Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead raw material buyers and planners to execute MRP, ensure material availability, and control inventory levels for manufacturing production.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Raw material supply chain for industrial technology manufacturing
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
MRP execution, SAP purchasing, inventory management, supplier delivery management, team leadership, shortage recovery, root cause analysis, demand analysis, negotiation, project management
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification, Power BI, consignment/VMI initiatives
Technologies
SAP, MRP, Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Direct daily MRP exception review and purchase order placement; Lead supplier delivery reviews and corrective actions; Own raw material inventory performance and purchasing exposure; Set buyer/planner priorities, goals, and performance evaluations; Ensure accurate purchase orders and resolve receiving/invoice exceptions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC