B.S. in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing, or similar roles.
Management experience preferred, especially in lead roles.
Prior experience in manufacturing environments, particularly with high mix/low volume.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Certifications in APICS, Lean Green Belt, and/or Project Management Professional are advantageous.
Responsibilities
Create and drive objectives for the Purchasing Department.
Lead strategic sourcing and manage relationships with external fabricators and vendors.
Own performance metrics related to purchasing and direct vendor negotiations.
Establish and communicate purchasing system best practices within ERP.
Develop and maintain a list of approved suppliers known for quality and reliability.
Implement pull systems to optimize inventory and material flow.
Support the purchasing team as needed with a hands-on approach.
Analyze market conditions and delivery trends for effective material purchasing.
Ensure all purchase orders comply with company policies and standards.
Collaborate with quality control and other stakeholders to resolve issues and implement corrective solutions.
Continuously evaluate vendor performance for quality assurance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Create and drive the development and achievement of objectives for the Purchasing Department.
Lead as strategic sourcing manager, managing external fabricators and vendors including their capacity, weekly updates etc.
Own the purchasing bowler and all performance measurements as well as drive vendor negotiations, sourcing decisions and in general would manage the team.
Develop and communicate purchasing system instructions and establish best practices within our ERP system.
Create and maintain an approved supplier list comprising vendors known for delivering best in class quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement pull systems within our manufacturing processes to reduce purchased inventory and enhance the flow of incoming materials.
Actively support the purchasing team by taking a hands-on approach and filling any gaps in purchasing execution requirements.
Conduct a thorough analysis of market conditions and delivery trends to ensure optimal material availability and purchase pricing.
Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
Engage with inspection and quality control teams, end-users, vendors, and other stakeholders to address issues related to goods or services, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Continuously monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure alignment with quality system requirements.
Perform other duties related to this role as assigned.
Requirements
B.S. in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Present as approachable, energetic, enthusiastic, motivated, willing to make a difference, willing to support and help and excited to lead change!
5+ years previous experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing, or a similar role.
Previous management experience a plus.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, capital equipment with high mix/low volume a plus.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
Certifications in APICS, Lean Green Belt, and/or Project Management Professional preferred
