Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

is highly preferred. This role is on-site with flexible hours – early morning is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages, and coordinates sourcing and procurement activities to meet delivery requirements.
• Collaborates with plant, warehouse, and logistics teams to optimize efficiency.
• Partners with quality, sales, and engineering departments to develop cost-effective solutions for customers.
• Monitors and adjusts inventory levels to optimize working capital.
• Ensures proper utilization and functionality of the ERP system.
• Serves as a leadership team member, regularly reporting department KPIs, providing analysis, and implementing countermeasures when necessary.
• Reviews and processes purchase orders.
• Maintains accurate records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships with vendors.
• Identifies potential vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendor performance based on quality, timeliness, and pricing.
• Ensures procured items meet quality standards and resolves issues as they arise.
• Conducts site visits to vendor locations.
• Enforces vendor compliance with company product specifications and customer requirement
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience managing teams, negotiating with suppliers, and overseeing purchasing operations is essential.
• Understanding the overall supply chain process, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
• Ability to analyze market trends, cost structures, and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Ability to address issues such as supply shortages, quality control problems, or delays in the supply chain.
• Ensuring accuracy in contracts, orders, deliveries, and financial documentation.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, vendor management, and sourcing.