Purchasing Manager
Summit Products, Inc.Purchasing Manager The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, cost analysis, and material planning support across Summit Products’ manufacturing operations. This position coordinates purchasing priorities, guides purchasing processes, and ensures materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services meet production needs, quality requirements, and delivery schedules. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, this individual works closely with the purchasing team, accounting, production, engineering, quality, shipping, and receiving to align purchasing activities with operational priorities. The Purchasing Manager takes ownership of supplier performance, purchasing accuracy, cost-control initiatives, and process improvements while promoting accountability, collaboration, and clear communication. The ideal candidate is an analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who can manage complex purchasing decisions, build strong supplier relationships, and balance immediate production needs with long-term purchasing goals. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPurchasing and Supplier Management Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities and coordinate priorities with the purchasing team and applicable departments. Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies that support production needs, cost objectives, quality standards, and reliable supply. Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services based on approved requests and production requirements. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes, comparing pricing, quality, availability, lead times, freight costs, and payment terms. Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions within established approval limits. Oversee the preparation, review, and issuance of purchase orders to ensure accurate specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates. Manage large, complex, or high-value purchases in coordination with management and applicable departments. Monitor open purchase orders, confirm supplier commitments, and coordinate expediting efforts when necessary. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and address recurring delivery, quality, pricing, or service concerns. Identify, evaluate, and develop alternative suppliers to strengthen sourcing flexibility and reduce supply disruptions. Monitor market trends, pricing, material availability, and delivery conditions to anticipate purchasing needs and supply risks. Cost Analysis and Financial Coordination Lead purchasing cost analyses and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and supply reliability. Analyze purchasing history, material costs, supplier quotes, and spending trends to guide sourcing decisions. Evaluate total purchasing costs, including unit prices, freight, minimum order quantities, discounts, and other applicable charges. Review supplier price increases, assess their operational and financial impact, and determine appropriate negotiation strategies or alternative purchasing options. Compare current purchase prices with established costs, previous purchases, and competing quotes; investigate significant variances. Prepare and present cost comparisons, spending summaries, and purchasing recommendations to management. Work with accounting to verify purchasing information, review cost variances, and support accurate cost records. Track and document negotiated savings and cost avoidance using company-approved methods. Partner with production, engineering, and quality to evaluate alternative materials or suppliers without compromising product requirements. Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases, improve order quantities, and reduce expedited freight or excess inventory costs. Coordinate with accounting and receiving to resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies. Inv…