Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead purchasing execution across North American manufacturing facilities to ensure uninterrupted material flow and support operational requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager
Builds
Material availability and supply continuity for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Purchase order management, Supplier performance management, Inventory control, Material planning, ERP/MRP systems, Multi-site operations management, Process improvement, S&OP alignment
Preferred skills
APICS/SCMP/CPSM certification, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement methodologies, Integrated business planning
Technologies
SAP 4H
Responsibilities
Lead purchasing execution activities across multiple facilities, Manage and develop regional purchasing teams, Monitor open order reports and manage supplier commitments, Partner with Operations and Planning teams for material availability, Lead material shortage reviews and recovery efforts, Develop reporting on supplier performance and inventory risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities