Strategic Purchasing Lead - Materials & Inventory

Waters Corporation; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee day-to-day procurement for the Materials Science Division, ensuring material availability and cost targets. The role emphasizes end-to-end purchasing, inventory ownership, and ERP optimization to support uninterrupted production and aggressive cost management.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of direct materials purchasing experience in manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP capabilities and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in MRP-driven environments.

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 escalated 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

Direct materials purchasing

MRP-driven environments

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee day-to-day procurement for the Materials Science Division, ensuring material availability and cost targets. The role emphasizes end-to-end purchasing, inventory ownership, and ERP optimization to support uninterrupted production and aggressive cost management.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of direct materials purchasing experience in manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP capabilities and supplier