Purchasing Manager

Metz Strategic Solutions; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Strategic Solutions in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing client to oversee procurement activities and drive cost reductions across materials, supplies and services.

This role leads a five-person department, negotiates pricing, sources new suppliers, ensures proper PO approvals, and maintains accurate ERP data to safeguard on-time production.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, CPM/APICS certification, and 8+ years of purchasing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant area.
• CPM Certification or APICS Certification.
• At least 8 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Must be very metric oriented and used to a high accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of 5 people to insure that raw materials, supplies, and services are purchased at the lowest possible price.
• Provide leadership to internal department and direct efforts with all departments to make sure product arrives when needed
• Negotiate pricing for raw materials, supplies and services.
• Source new suppliers that meet cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Ensure all PO procedures and followed with proper approvals
• Make sure everything is up to date and accurate in ERP system

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Metrics orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant area

CPM Certification or APICS Certification

8+ years of purchasing experience

Job description

Seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing client in the Franklin County PA area.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Oversee a department of 5 people to insure that raw materials, supplies, and services are purchased at the lowest possible price.
• Provide leadership to internal department and direct efforts with all departments to make sure product arrives when needed
• Negotiate pricing for raw materials, supplies and services.
• Source new suppliers that meet cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Ensure all PO procedures and followed with proper approvals
• Make sure everything is up to date and accurate in ERP system

Desired Education/Skills/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant area
• CPM Certification or APICS Certification
• At least 8 years of progressive purchasing experience
• Excellent computer skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Must be very metric oriented and used to a high accountability environment