Manager, Purchasing
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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Qualifications
- 7 years of procurement/purchasing experience, with 3+ years managing teams.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems required.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement operations and mentor buyers.
- Develop strategies and drive compliance with procurement policies.
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated issues.
- Ensure effective use of ERP systems and monitor procurement KPIs.
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The Purchasing Manager leads and manages all procurement operations, ensuring that buyers have the necessary resources, guidance, and oversight to execute procurement processes effectively. Responsible for developing procurement strategies, driving compliance with policies, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuously improving workflows to align with organizational goals. The role serves as the primary leader for procurement activities and vendor relationships, leveraging the ERP system to achieve procurement excellence while aligning with organizational objectives.
- Manage and mentor Buyers by providing training, coaching, and feedback while fostering team collaboration to improve workflows, compliance, and vendor partnerships.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and cross‑functional process improvements to standardize practices, optimize workflows using ERP data, and achieve organizational objectives and cost savings.
- Manage supplier relationships by overseeing compliance and profile accuracy, leading negotiations for critical goods and services, and resolving escalated delivery or payment conflicts.
- Ensure the Purchasing team's effective use of ERP systems, collaborating with system administrators to enhance automation features and using analytics tools to monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance metrics, and cycle times.
- Ensure procurement compliance with policies and regulations, while monitoring and reporting KPIs and performance trends to senior management to identify cost‑saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across departments to address purchasing needs, resolve escalated issues, and ensure procurement objectives remain aligned with business goals.
- Standardize procurement practices across the organization by implementing best practices that enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
- Requires 7 years of procurement/purchasing experience, including 3+ years managing procurement teams.
- Hands‑on experience with Oracle Fusion Procurement System or similar ERP is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including mentoring and performance management.
- Deep understanding of ERP procurement modules (e.g., Oracle Fusion), including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Management, and Reporting.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, vendor management, and purchasing cycle workflows.
- Proficiency in analyzing procurement data, generating insights, and driving cost reductions.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members, internal stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Ability to resolve high‑level procurement issues such as supplier conflicts and payment discrepancies.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
- Ability to standardize and optimize procurement processes within automated systems.
- Analytical and strategic thinking to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
The incumbent reports directly to the Director, Procurement. May have individual contributors report to them.
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting‑edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever‑present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
- Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Disability leave programs
- Parental leave program
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work‑life services
- 401K plan with a generous company match (subject to plan requirements)
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non‑work‑related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third‑party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.
Mid‑Senior level
Full‑time
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Maritime Transportation
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