Purchasing Manager

Talent Wave Associates; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates in Carrollton, GA seeks a senior procurement leader to direct the purchasing team, shape strategy, and optimize purchasing operations for efficiency and cost control. You will oversee vendor relationships, contract management, and budgeting to support the company's strategic goals.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing purchasing, 5+ years of supervision, and strong negotiation, analytics, and communication skills; TS16949 familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance required.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• Knowledge of basic business contract law and GAAP.
• Familiarity with TS16949 requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the purchasing team through mentoring and coaching.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and monitor department KPIs and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with TS16949 system processes.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; evaluate performance.
• Develop and manage internal purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve pricing objectives and ensure quality.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

MS Excel

MS Word

English fluency

Contract law

TS16949 familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in a pivotal role that shapes our organization's procurement strategy and operations?

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading the purchasing team, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring efficient purchasing operations. The role exists to optimize purchasing processes, manage vendor relationships, and support the organization's overall performance and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the purchasing team through mentoring and coaching.
• Support succession planning initiatives within the department.
• Establish and maintain department vision, goals, and key performance indicators.
• Update key performance indicators and improve facility performance.
• Ensure compliance with TS16949 system processes.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for the Purchasing Department.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; evaluate performance.
• Develop and implement internal purchasing policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control purchasing activities and delegate responsibilities.
• Consult with staff to determine product, equipment, and service requirements.
• Advise on legal purchasing requirements and ensure policy conformance.
• Liaise with other purchasing activities and prepare bid specifications.
• Review and recommend bid awards; select vendors and research products.
• Authorize emergency purchases and requisitions.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and advise on bid eligibility.
• Prepare contracts for specialized services.
• Maintain effective public relations with vendors and users.
• Formulate procurement strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct negotiations to achieve pricing objectives.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability and prepare reports.
• Establish department procedures and improve workflow.
• Inform production department of lead times and order status.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Prepare purchasing activity reports.
• Attend professional meetings to stay informed on purchasing trends.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance.
• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a purchasing analyst.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• Knowledge of basic business contract law and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Familiarity with TS16949 requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate high work volume and meet time requirements.
• Good problem-solving and analytical techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastics, steel, coatings, and tools manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret part drawings.
• Certification in NAPM, APICS, or ASQC.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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