Purchasing Manager

Basic Job Functions: Trimo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Purchasing and Planning Manager. This role leads a team responsible for purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and order readiness, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while balancing inventory, capacity, cost, and customer commitments . The Manager connects customer demand with operational execution by directing team performance and driving continuous improvement across the organization. The Purchasing and Planning Manager serves as a key link between project coordinators, purchasing, supply chain, and production teams. Lead and promote a culture where safety, teamwork, accountability, and customer service are top priorities for the team. Direct the team's purchasing, inventory management, demand planning, and production readiness activities. Partner with sales, customer service, and production leadership to ensure the team proactively identifies and resolves constraints that could impact customer commitments or plant performance. Direct the team's raw material planning and purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of steel, components, packaging, and other materials required to support manufacturing operations. Monitor inventory levels and develop strategies that balance customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency. Ensure the team establishes and maintains strong supplier relationships and monitors supplier performance related to delivery, responsiveness, reliability, and cost competitiveness. Oversee reporting and KPIs such as, on-time delivery, inventory turns/dollars, material availability, supplier OTIF, schedule attainment, backlog aging, purchase price variance, forecast/planning accuracy, etc. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the team's purchasing effectiveness, supply chain performance, inventory management, and operational readiness. Lead, coach, and develop planning and purchasing employees while fostering a culture of ownership, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Participate in Trimo leadership discussions and contribute to strategic decisions regarding plant loading, inventory strategy, material availability, and supply chain performance. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of leadership experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field. Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience working within ERP/MRP systems, preferably Oracle Netsuite. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or equivalent experience. Experience with Oracle Netsuite purchasing, inventory management, planning, and reporting processes. APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications. Experience utilizing Power BI or similar reporting platforms. Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence. Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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