Job OverviewPCX is seeking a highly organized, results-driven, and experienced Purchasing & Materials Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading both
Direct and Indirect Procurement, as well as materials planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, drive supplier performance, deliver cost savings, and support business growth objectives. The Purchasing & Materials Manager will coordinate and execute strategies that ensure uninterrupted material flow and the timely fulfillment of production schedules and customer commitments.
This position serves as a key liaison between
Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Suppliers, ensuring alignment of sourcing strategies, operational priorities, and execution plans. The successful candidate will leverage
SAP, data analytics, and performance management tools to drive continuous improvement through KPI development, supplier scorecards, cost reduction initiatives, and operational excellence. Strong leadership, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to support PCX's growth and operational objectives.
This position will be based in
Knightdale, North Carolina.
A Day In The Life- Develop, implement, and manage our material management strategy and oversee the entire lifecycle of a product from procurement of raw materials to delivery of the final product.
- Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including materials planning, order placement, supplier evaluation and certification, order placement, supplier follow-up, and compliance with regulations.
- Responsible for inventory accuracy and logistics procurement.
- Monitor vendor performance and work with Sourcing to negotiate best terms for materials and services and take appropriate action to verify vendor quality.
- Work with the Sourcing department to ensure that e-RFQ procedure is followed as part of the corporate vendor selection procedure.
- Place orders for material in a timely manner. Identify alternatives when schedule changes or delays are identified
- Oversee inventory control to ensure efficient practices and procedures are in place.
- Work with Buyers and Planners within the supply teams to execute the stock plan throughout the replenishment process in support of customer demand and optimal stocking levels. Perform audit/review of key supply drivers, lead time and minimum lot sizing, to stimulate positive availability in the stock plan.
- Provide direction and training to Purchasing and Warehouse employees to continuously improve performance of their assigned tasks or responsibilities.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure materials and equipment are ordered and received according to project needs
- Develop and execute a purchasing strategy to meet the company's business growth and materials requirements including monitoring supplier scorecard performance.
- Adheres to PCX Quality Management System and ISO9001 standards.
- Must manage company's freight and logistics for outgoing shipments.
- Responsible for ensuring that Planners and Buyers comply with Hubbell Policies and Corporate procedures regarding Material Management.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty noted above satisfactorily. The duties are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Lead and develop Buyers.
- Establish clear performance objectives and development plans.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
What will help you thrive in this role?- BS/BA degree in materials supply chain management or 7+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Materials Management, or Supply Chain roles in Manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing both Direct and Indirect spend categories
- Experience developing purchasing strategies and supplier management programs.
- Must be able to work in a team environment which requires cooperating with others, offering help when needed, and maintaining positive work relationships
- Extensive experience with ERP systems, SAP experience is required.
- Strong experience designing and managing supply chain KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
- Experience in purchasing, inventory management, production planning / level scheduling
- Experience with lean principles and processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to analyze data and trends to result in action
- Detailed oriented and ability to research and verify required specifications
- Knowledge of managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, including welding, fabricating, and electrical integration.
