Purchasing Manager

WE ARE HIRING: Purchasing Manager Work Environment & Schedule On-site at American Crane & Equipment Corporation Plant 1 in Douglassville, PA 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Office environment with regular time on the manufacturing floor coordinating with production teams Standard office conditions with occasional exposure to shop floor noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment What This Role Really Is This isn’t a transactional purchasing job where you’re just placing POs and chasing confirmations. You’re managing the entire procurement operation for a custom crane and hoist manufacturer — where almost nothing is off the shelf, lead times matter, and the wrong material showing up late can stall an entire project. You’ll own the purchasing function end to end: planning procurement strategy, negotiating supplier agreements, managing delivery timelines against active production schedules, and building the reporting and processes that keep the operation running without surprises. You work directly with Project Managers, Engineers, Production, and Quality every day and your actions ripple through every project on the floor. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages the purchasing team. It’s a position where supply chain discipline, commercial judgment, and the ability to build systems that work without constant intervention all matter equally. What You’ll Do Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Management Plan, organize, and manage the daily operation of the purchasing department — ensuring materials are procured according to established procedures and aligned with production schedules Communicate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Production daily to determine key delivery dates for production and customer commitments Develop reporting and procedures to proactively manage delivery dates for critical components Ensure all purchased inventory meets quality standards and company/customer specifications Coordinate with Quality Assurance on incoming material inspections and supplier performance Supplier Strategy & Cost Management Negotiate agreements, pricing, delivery terms, and specifications with suppliers for common components and raw materials Develop methods to analyze pricing trends for common components and raw materials — identifying cost increases and qualifying alternative suppliers Recommend and implement cost-saving proposals across the procurement function Ensure product costs are routinely updated and maintained in the ERP system Propose and manage the department budget, holding the team accountable to spending targets Leadership & Team Development Manage, develop, and mentor the purchasing team to be autonomous in their decision-making Build procurement discipline and accountability across the department Work closely with the CFO in planning and implementing manufacturing strategies that align with company mission, vision, and financial goals Actively participate in Manufacturing department production meetings and cross-functional planning Who Thrives Here This role rewards someone who thinks ahead, not just reacts. The purchasing function at a custom manufacturer is inherently unpredictable — engineering changes, long-lead specialty components, fluctuating steel prices — and the person who succeeds here is the one who builds systems to manage that complexity instead of firefighting every day. You’ll do well here if you: Think in terms of supply chain strategy, not just individual purchase orders Build relationships with suppliers that create real leverage — not just transactional back-and-forth Can translate production priorities into procurement action without needing every detail spelled out Hold your team accountable while developing their skills and judgment Know how to use an ERP system as a management tool, not just a data entry screen Communicate directly with engineers, PMs, a…

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