Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering, or equivalent experience
7 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience purchasing direct materials, components, and services for production
Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning
Experience leading supplier negotiations covering various commercial terms
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage risks independently
Responsibilities
Own procurement strategy for assigned commodities and suppliers
Review MRP messages and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages
Lead communication and recovery plans with suppliers
Negotiate pricing and terms aligning with company objectives
Execute cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and analysis
Monitor supplier performance and take action on any issues
Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans
Benefits
Onsite work environment
Full-time status
Opportunities for domestic travel
Engagement with production floor and supplier facilities
Collaboration with cross-functional teams for diverse projects
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: Onsite
Status Type: Full Time
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience purchasing direct materials, components, and services in support of production
Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, bills of material, inventory management, and production planning concepts
Experience leading supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, capacity, payment terms, and other commercial conditions
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently prioritize competing requirements, escalate risk, and drive issues to closure
Preferred:
Experience in a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, or other highly controlled manufacturing environment
Proficiency with SAP purchasing, material master, source list, and purchasing information record transactions
Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost modeling, and contract review
Experience supporting new product introduction, engineering changes, and supplier qualification
APICS, CPSM, or related supply chain certification
Skills & Competencies:
Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Material planning, shortage prevention, and risk mitigation
Commercial negotiation and total-cost analysis
Supplier performance management and escalation
Data-driven decision making and financial acumen
Leadership, influence, and cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail, accountability, and responsiveness to business needs
Coaching and knowledge sharing
Physical Requirements:
Occasional interaction with the production floor and supplier facilities
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer and telephone
Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management
Occasional domestic travel may be required to support suppliers, audits, or business needs
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own procurement strategy and execution for assigned commodities, suppliers, and materials in support of MRP requirements, production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory targets
Review MRP messages, exception reports, demand changes, inventory positions, yields, open purchase orders, lead times, and supplier capacity; take timely action to prevent shortages and excess inventory
Lead supplier communications, order confirmations, recovery plans, expedites, and escalations when material availability, quality, or delivery performance threatens operations
Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, capacity commitments, payment terms, tooling, and other commercial conditions consistent with company objectives and approval requirements
Develop and execute sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives using competitive bids, should-cost analysis, volume leverage, alternate sourcing, value engineering, and supplier collaboration
Monitor and report supplier performance related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, capacity, and cost; lead corrective action and supplier development activities when performance is below expectations
Identify supply continuity risks and establish mitigation plans, including safety stock, alternate suppliers, capacity reservations, and recovery timelines
Maintain accurate purchase orders, purchasing information records, source lists, lead times, pricing, and other procurement master data in SAP
Partner with Planning and Production to align purchase commitments with production requirements and provide clear, early visibility to material constraints and recovery dates
Support supplier selection, qualification, audits, quality agreements, new part introduction, engineering changes, validation activities, and product transfers
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier nonconformances, deviations, specification issues, and corrective actions while protecting production continuity
Work with Finance and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, track purchase price variance, validate savings, and improve working capital
Prepare and communicate procurement metrics, supplier status, shortage reports, cost savings, and risk updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects that improve procurement processes, ERP accuracy, supplier performance, inventory turns, and operational readiness
Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to buyers and other team members; share best practices and serve as a subject-matter resource
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, delegated authority, contractual requirements, ethical standards, and applicable quality-system procedures
Perform other duties and support business priorities as assigned
