Senior Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Signode; Roselle (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Signode, a global leader in transit packaging, is seeking a Purchasing Manager – APT to lead a team of six purchasing planners and own purchasing execution across multiple plants. You will manage inventory, supplier performance, and collaboration with Category Manager to align sourcing strategies, with a focus on cost, service, and continuous improvement.

Office-based in the US with a flexible schedule. The role requires 10+ years in purchasing/inventory planning, 7+ years people management, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain.
• 7+ years of people management experience, preferably managing planners or buyers.
• Strong background in manufacturing, equipment, or industrial supply chains.
• Working knowledge of inventory financials, working capital, and cost drivers.
• Ability to balance service, inventory, and cost tradeoffs at a portfolio level.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, coach, and develop six Purchasing Planners responsible for mechanical and electrical purchasing and inventory planning.
• Own overall inventory planning and purchasing execution for the APT business across all supported manufacturing plants.
• Oversee procurement planning input into monthly SIOP meetings, ensuring risks, constraints, and mitigation plans are visible and actionable.
• Lead supplier engagement strategy with planners, including capacity planning, lead time management, inventory positioning, and escalation planning.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers to support reliability, responsiveness, and cost objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coaching

Adaptability

Sense of Urgency

Escalation management

Influence

Conflict resolution

Resourcefulness

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Signode, a global leader in transit packaging, is seeking a Purchasing Manager – APT to lead a team of six purchasing planners and own purchasing execution across multiple plants. You will manage inventory, supplier performance, and collaboration with Category Manager to align sourcing strategies, with a focus on cost, service, and continuous improvement.

Office-based in the US with a flexible schedule. The role requires 10+ years in purchasing/inventory planning, 7+ years people management, and