Job Title: Purchasing ManagerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and manage our procurement operations. This role requires strategic oversight of purchasing activities to meet production needs, cost targets, and inventory goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in supplier management and cost reduction initiatives.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute purchasing strategy aligned with production needs, cost targets, and inventory goals.
- Lead, mentor, and manage purchasing agents/buyers, setting priorities and reviewing performance.
- Own key supplier relationships, negotiating major contracts, pricing agreements, and terms.
- Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers; manage supplier performance scorecards.
- Oversee purchase order flow, delivery tracking, and resolution of supply disruptions.
- Manage purchasing data and reporting within Sage software, ensuring accuracy across the team.
- Partner with production, quality, engineering, and finance to forecast demand and manage lead times.
- Identify and lead cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives across the supply base.
- Ensure purchasing practices support company specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain purchasing documentation and supplier records in line with quality system requirements.
Essential Skills- Proven experience in a purchasing/procurement leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Sage software or comparable ERP/accounting purchasing modules.
- Strong track record of vendor negotiation and supplier management at a strategic level.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a purchasing team.
- Solid understanding of supply chain principles, cost analysis, and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort managing multiple priorities.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based on-site in Elizabeth City. The work environment is dynamic and requires collaboration across various departments, including production, quality, engineering, and finance. The position involves managing multiple priorities and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth City,NC.
