Manufacturing Purchasing Leader: Strategy, Savings & Supply

A.T. STAFFING; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities, ensuring a consistent and cost-effective supply of materials. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing purchasing strategies that align with production needs. The ideal candidate has at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a dynamic environment focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Collaborate with global purchasing teams for sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Understanding of manufacturing materials

Knowledge of data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPIM)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities, ensuring a consistent and cost-effective supply of materials. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing purchasing strategies that align with production needs. The ideal candidate has at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a dynamic environment focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments.