Strategic Purchasing Lead – Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Johns Manville; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead procurement and inventory management for our manufacturing facility. You will ensure reliable supply of raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies while identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving efficiency.

Responsibilities include managing $1M-$10M in annual spend, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with Supply Chain and Operations on sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, inventory, and negotiations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• CPIM, CPM, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory for raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies.
• Oversee approximately $1M-$10M in annual spend and local service contracts.
• Ensure continuous material availability to support production.
• Negotiate with suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations on sourcing and improvement initiatives.
• Qualify new suppliers and develop alternative sourcing strategies.
• Drive inventory optimization and reduce obsolete materials.
• Track and report supplier performance and savings results.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relationships

Inventory management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPIM/ CPM certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead procurement and inventory management for our manufacturing facility. You will ensure reliable supply of raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies while identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving efficiency.

Responsibilities include managing $1M-$10M in annual spend, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with Supply Chain and Operations on sourcing initiatives.