Purchasing Manager

Job Overview This position is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services are available to support production requirements while balancing cost, quality, inventory, supplier lead times, and continuity of supply. Responsibilities Lead procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. Create and manage purchasing budgets and plans aligned with business needs, spending priorities, quality standards, and delivery requirements. Develop purchasing strategies that support operational goals and budget plans. Manage cost controls and analyze purchasing data to identify spending trends, improve efficiency, and support informed decisions. Manage supplier relationships and coordinate supplier onboarding, including qualification, documentation, and setup. Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure favorable purchasing outcomes. Oversee purchase-order management and use ERP and procurement software to track orders, commodities, costs, and supplier performance. Support ERP integration and ongoing system improvements to enhance purchasing workflows, data accuracy, and operational efficiency. Coordinate material receiving and quality inspections to help ensure deliveries meet order requirements and quality standards. Partner with operations and finance on inventory planning and control, demand forecasting, and timely resolution of supply or delivery issues. Support R&D by sourcing and evaluating materials and components, coordinating testing, contributing to product design, and maintaining related documentation. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across production and procurement workflows, supplier service, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports to the corporate group. Provide purchasing support to internal departments by coordinating priorities, sharing procurement updates, and helping resolve purchasing needs. Perform other duties assigned by the manager to support company, department, and operational objectives Knowledge: Plastic resins, polymers, molded, extruded, or fabricated components Plastics manufacturing or engineered plastic products Skills / Abilities: Cost-reduction and purchasing process improvement Domestic and international sourcing Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Qualifications Purchasing or procurement in a manufacturing environment Sourcing raw materials, components, manufactured parts, or production-related services Supplier sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, purchase orders, pricing, and lead-time management Software/Applications Experience CPSM, ASCM/APICS, or other relevant supply-chain/procurement certification SYSPRO or comparable manufacturing ERP/MRP system Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and 365 applications Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work Environment: Typical office and manufacturing floor environment Pay: $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Supplier relations, quality & development planning: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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