Senior Purchasing Lead — Operations & Analytics

Colonial Group; Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nott Company is seeking a senior purchasing professional to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies meet customer demand and quality standards. You will primarily support a designated facility while collaborating with Purchasing Team members at other locations.

You will work with Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Service to reduce lead times, manage costs, and provide training to Buyers in your area. This role requires analytical thinking, problem solving, and travel to other locations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience; ISO 9001 environment preferred.
• APICS, ISM or Greenbelt certification, or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to other Nott Company locations on a limited basis.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Service to reduce lead time and costs.
• Serve as the point of contact for Purchasing operations at the assigned facility.
• Provide training and direction to Buyers in area of responsibility.
• Lead projects beyond day-to-day duties to address broader business problems.
• Perform procurement and inventory management data analysis.
• Interpret and execute purchase orders while maintaining visibility.
• Monitor and expedite unconfirmed, upcoming, and past due orders daily.
• Coordinate returns of parts via Returned Goods Process.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable urgently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

APICS/ISM/Green Belt certification or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Nott Company is seeking a senior purchasing professional to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies meet customer demand and quality standards. You will primarily support a designated facility while collaborating with Purchasing Team members at other locations.

You will work with Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Service to reduce lead times, manage costs, and provide training to Buyers in your area. This role requires analytical thinking, problem solving, and travel to other locations as