Purchasing Manager

LifeWork Search; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Lifework Search is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support manufacturing operations in New Castle, Delaware. You will manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials and own inventory levels to balance service and working capital.

This role requires 5+ years in direct materials purchasing in a manufacturing setting, 2+ years in a manager role, and strong experience with MRP-driven environments and ERP systems. Production planning experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a manager level role managing Buyers.
• Strong experience working in MRP-driven environments.
• Production planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials (e.g., metals, electronic components, plastics, assemblies).
• Own inventory levels for all raw material to balance service level and working capital targets.
• Drive reduction of excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure purchase price accuracy and support cost tracking against standard costs.
• Identify and relieve cost increases or supply risks.
• Continuously improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and ERP system utilization.
• Support supplier recovery plans and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions.

Skills

Purchasing management

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

MRP environments

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Location: New Castle, DE

Job ID: 1527

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations. This role focuses on material availability, order execution, supplier coordination, and inventory performance, ensuring uninterrupted production while meeting cost and inventory.

What You Will Do:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials (e.g., metals, electronic components, plastics, assemblies)
• Own inventory levels for all raw material to balance service level and working capital targets.
• Drive reduction of excess and slow-moving inventory
• Ensure purchase price accuracy and support cost tracking against standard costs
• Identify and relieve cost increases or supply risks
• Continuously improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and ERP system utilization
• Support supplier recovery plans and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions

Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ Years in a manager level role managing Buyers
• Strong experience working in MRP-driven environments
• Production planning experience a plus

Compensation:

• Compensation: $140,000-$165,000 + 10% Bonus
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and 401(k), PTO