Senior Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing & Inventory

Lifework Search; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Lifework Search is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support manufacturing operations in New Castle, Delaware. You will manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials and own inventory levels to balance service and working capital.

This role requires 5+ years in direct materials purchasing in a manufacturing setting, 2+ years in a manager role, and strong experience with MRP-driven environments and ERP systems. Production planning experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a manager level role managing Buyers.
• Strong experience working in MRP-driven environments.
• Production planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials (e.g., metals, electronic components, plastics, assemblies).
• Own inventory levels for all raw material to balance service level and working capital targets.
• Drive reduction of excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure purchase price accuracy and support cost tracking against standard costs.
• Identify and relieve cost increases or supply risks.
• Continuously improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and ERP system utilization.
• Support supplier recovery plans and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions.

Skills

Purchasing management

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

MRP environments

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Lifework Search is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support manufacturing operations in New Castle, Delaware. You will manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials and own inventory levels to balance service and working capital.

This role requires 5+ years in direct materials purchasing in a manufacturing setting, 2+ years in a manager role, and strong experience with MRP-driven environments and ERP systems. Production planning experience is a plus.