Strategic Global Purchasing Manager

Melnor; Winchester, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Melnor in Winchester, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, align with forecasted demand, and supervise staff. You will develop strategic guidelines for the Purchasing Department and manage supplier relations, including offshore vendors, to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or 5 years purchasing experience in import/distribution, plus SAP/MRP familiarity and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience OR minimum 5 years purchasing experience within an import/distribution environment.
• Import/distribution experience within an MRP environment (SAP preferred)
• Experience with offshore vendors and customs related issues
• Previous supervisory position preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and support of inventory management goals
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets and cost analysis reports
• Understand and analyze MRP requirements and place purchase orders
• Ability to lead change, build high performance teams and be a team player

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of individual planner’s purchase plans
• Conduct annual employee performance evaluations
• Identify part shortages and purchase order requirements
• Coordinate factory evaluation, product testing and documentation related to direct import shipments
• Communicate delivery requirements to suppliers
• Maintain inventory levels
• Work with freight forwarders to ensure timely and cost-efficient inbound freight and customs clearance
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of data in ERP system specific to material lead-times, prices, & vendor information
• Evaluate supplier performance annually
• Assist with new item set up and notification to suppliers
• Responsible for training new recruits
• Support product sample requests for sales meetings
• Present department results in monthly Manager’s meeting.
• Prepare and adhere to department budget
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience OR minimum 5 years purchasing experience within an import/distribution environment

Job description

Melnor in Winchester, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, align with forecasted demand, and supervise staff. You will develop strategic guidelines for the Purchasing Department and manage supplier relations, including offshore vendors, to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or 5 years purchasing experience in import/distribution, plus SAP/MRP familiarity and strong communication skills for