Purchasing Manager

Infintium; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Infintium, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to develop and execute a strategic purchasing plan for manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and leading a procurement team to optimize quality, cost, and delivery performance. Responsibilities include overseeing ERP/MRP processes, collaborating with production planning, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation, contract, and supplier-development skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Responsibilities

• Develops a purchasing strategy and aligns it with business goals
• Reviews and processes purchase orders
• Manages other members of the purchasing team
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors and potential suppliers
• Oversees the Buyer/Planner role and supply chain department
• Oversees production and material planning
• Keeps up with purchasing technology trends and oversees implementation as needed
• Travels to vendor locations as required
• Coordinates with managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Reading drawings/BOMs

International sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

Company:

Infintium is a leader in hydrogen fuel cell power production, leveraging innovative engineering to create best-in-class solutions for demanding industrial applications.

Alignment with Business Goals: The purchasing strategy should directly support the company's mission and objectives. Speed and cost-efficiency.

Technology Integration: Advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain play a crucial role in enhancing purchasing efficiency. These technologies enable real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and automation, which can significantly improve decision-making and operational performance.

Supplier and Vendor Management: Building strong relationships with suppliers is essential for maintaining quality and innovation. Strategic partnerships can lead to better resource management and improved supply chain resilience.

Logistics and Distribution Optimization: Efficient logistics are vital for timely deliveries and cost management. Companies like Amazon and Walmart utilize advanced logistics strategies to enhance their purchasing performance.

Risk Mitigation and Resilience: In today's volatile market, organizations must prepare for potential disruptions. Developing contingency plans and resilient supply chains helps companies maintain operations during unexpected events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops a purchasing strategy.
• Reviews and processes purchase orders.
• Manages other members of the purchasing team.
• Maintains records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
• Keeps up with trends in procurement.
• Travels to vendor locations.
• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.
• Manages NetSuite systems for purchasing/ buying.
• Oversees the Buyer/ Planner role and manages the Supply Chain department and employees.
• Oversees production and material planning
• Other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements / qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience as a purchasing manager or agent.
• Experience using procurement software and databases.
• Supervisory experience.

• Strong negotiation, contract, and supplier-development skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., [SAP / NetSuite / Epicor])
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation, contract, and supplier-development skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., [SAP / NetSuite / Epicor])
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Preferred

• Experience with international sourcing, tariffs, and customs
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM, or similar certification
• Master’s degree or MBA

Core Competencies

Negotiation · Supplier risk management · Cost analysis · Cross-functional collaboration · Data-driven decision making · Attention to detail · Communication

Working Conditions

Primarily office and manufacturing floor environment. Occasional travel for supplier audits and visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infintium is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.