Purchasing Manager - WRMG
Core
Lead the direct materials procurement function for a production network manufacturing aluminum, fiberglass, and pontoon boats, trailers, kayaks, and components.
Role type
Senior manager of direct materials procurement
Builds
Ensures efficient production operations through consistent material availability and balanced inventory positions
Domain
Manufacturing (Boats, Trailers, Kayaks) + Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production support via material availability
Required skills
Team leadership, supplier performance management, process standardization, cross-functional collaboration, MRP system utilization, inventory optimization, supply risk mitigation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead and coach purchasing agents, ensure uninterrupted material flow, manage agent workloads and priorities, escalate and resolve material shortages and delivery issues, measure and improve KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, freight costs), partner with Sourcing on supplier performance, maintain standardized purchasing processes, collaborate on new product introductions, prepare performance metrics and supply risk assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management