Global Manufacturing Purchasing Lead & Strategic Sourcing

AccruePartners; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners seeks a senior purchasing leader to own and drive the regional purchasing function within a global manufacturing organization. You will lead a team of buyers and a supply chain analyst, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and regional spend optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global procurement leadership and operations, R&D, and other business leaders to improve processes, supplier performance, and KPI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience with demonstrated experience leading a purchasing or procurement team.
• Strong background managing procurement within a manufacturing environment; experience purchasing raw materials is a plus.
• Hands-on understanding of procurement and strategic sourcing, including supplier selection, development, purchasing strategy, and supply planning.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the regional purchasing function (60% procurement, 40% strategic sourcing).
• Lead a team of Buyers and Supply Chain professionals, guiding supplier negotiations and day-to-day purchasing activity.
• Oversee direct and indirect purchasing, including polymers, PVC, and other plastics, within a manufacturing environment.
• Drive supplier evaluation, risk management, and opportunities to reduce regional procurement spend.
• Maintain purchasing activity and master data in SAP MM and contribute to process improvements and KPIs.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CPSM/CPM preferred

Tools

SAP Materials Management

Job description

AccruePartners seeks a senior purchasing leader to own and drive the regional purchasing function within a global manufacturing organization. You will lead a team of buyers and a supply chain analyst, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and regional spend optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global procurement leadership and operations, R&D, and other business leaders to improve processes, supplier performance, and KPI-driven improvements.