Job Title: Senior Purchasing Manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Location (city, state): Longview, TX - open to Relocation
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | On-site
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Job Description: The Senior Purchasing Manager will lead all procurement activities for a large manufacturing facility, overseeing purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and a team of procurement professionals. This position plays a key role in developing sourcing strategies, optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and ensuring materials are available to support production demands.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with operational and business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of buyers and purchasing professionals.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers while negotiating pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to reduce supply chain risk.
- Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and other departments to forecast material needs and support production schedules.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase purchasing efficiency and supplier performance.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
- Analyze purchasing data and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement software.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Preferred: Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP.
Additional Details: - Full-time, on-site position located in Longview, TX.
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
- Position includes both strategic planning and day-to-day leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Perks: - Opportunity to lead a high-impact purchasing organization.
- Collaborative leadership team with strong cross-functional support.
- Career growth within a stable and expanding manufacturing company.
- Chance to drive process improvements and influence company-wide procurement strategy.
