Senior Purchasing Manager

The Resource Co; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Resource Co. in Greensboro, NC seeks a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for a growing U.S. manufacturing facility focused on electrical components and voltage regulators.

You will shape procurement strategy, develop supplier partnerships, and guide cross-functional teams to enable scalable growth. Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation, ERP proficiency, and a proven cost-reduction track record in manufacturing environments, offering leadership growth, competitive

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. manufacturing operations, facility expansion or startup projects.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience sourcing electrical, electronic, or industrial components.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for electrical/electronic components.
• Develop, qualify, onboard, and manage domestic and international suppliers for quality, cost, and continuity.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies aligned with engineering, production and growth.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing to improve efficiency and costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on new product development and supplier localization.
• Support plant startup, expansion, and operational optimization efforts.
• Establish scalable procurement processes for long-term growth.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks.
• Lead and mentor procurement professionals; drive accountability and improvements.
• Present procurement metrics and sourcing recommendations to leadership.

Conocimientos

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Cost reduction

Educación

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

MBA or Master’s degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

Procurement software

Analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

Lead Strategic Procurement for a Growing U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Leader looking to make a significant impact in manufacturing? Our client is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement strategy, supplier development, and sourcing operations for a growing manufacturing facility in the Greater Greensboro, NC area specializing in electrical components and voltage regulator production.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and expand a U.S.-based manufacturing operation while driving supplier partnerships, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain excellence.

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for electrical and electronic components.
• Develop, qualify, onboard, and manage domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies that support engineering, production, and business growth objectives.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on new product development, supplier localization, and technical sourcing initiatives.
• Support manufacturing plant startup, expansion, and operational optimization efforts.
• Establish procurement processes that enable scalable manufacturing operations and long-term growth.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs.
• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks to maintain competitive sourcing strategies.
• Lead and mentor procurement professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier performance data, and sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. manufacturing operations, facility expansion, or factory startup projects.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience sourcing electrical, electronic, or industrial manufacturing components.
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and supply chain analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• MBA or Master's degree.
• CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or related supply chain certification.
• Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing compliance standards, supplier audits, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield manufacturing projects.
• Background in electronics manufacturing, power systems, voltage regulators, or electrical component production.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Play a key leadership role in shaping a growing U.S. manufacturing operation.
• Influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships at an executive level.
• Work on high-impact manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Join an innovative organization focused on manufacturing excellence and continuous growth.