Senior Purchasing Leader – Capital Equipment & Automation

Energy Jobline ZR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a leading global manufacturer of automated packaging machinery to recruit a Purchasing Manager for its US operations in Richmond, VA. The position leads the purchasing function across Virginia and Colorado facilities, directing a team of four and driving strategic procurement, supplier development, and cost-reduction initiatives within a capital equipment environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to sustain a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of purchasing/procurement experience within manufacturing.
• 3+ years in capital equipment, machinery or engineered manufacturing.
• Experience managing purchasing professionals.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.
• Experience sourcing mechanical, electrical and engineered components.
• Experience negotiating long-term supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing function and manage a four-person team.
• Source and supply components, materials and services for US facilities.
• Develop supplier strategies and establish long-term agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times and service levels.
• Improve purchasing processes and supply chain resilience.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a leading global manufacturer of automated packaging machinery to recruit a Purchasing Manager for its US operations in Richmond, VA. The position leads the purchasing function across Virginia and Colorado facilities, directing a team of four and driving strategic procurement, supplier development, and cost-reduction initiatives within a capital equipment environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to sustain a