Strategic Purchasing Leader | ERP & Process Improvement

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Strategy to oversee all purchasing activities for Strategic Customers, drive continuous improvement projects targeting AIS ERP system functionality, and implement process-driven enhancements within Purchasing.

The role emphasizes leadership, supplier management, and inventory optimization to support MSC's service commitments. The candidate will lead and mentor direct reports, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure costs, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering or 7 years purchasing/management experience.
• Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience.
• CPIM/CSCP APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inventory analyst and buyer for assigned strategic customer accounts.
• Enter and manage Secondary Process and Production Orders.
• Expedite parts and POs not arriving on time.
• Identify GAP buy alternatives to prevent Line Downs.
• Coordinate with domestic and overseas suppliers on purchasing activities, sourcing, and negotiations.

Skills

Verbal / Written Communication

Negotiation

Follow-up

Urgency & Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Training

Mathematical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering

7+ years purchasing/management experience

CPIM/CSCP APICS certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Prophet 21 ERP

Job description

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Strategy to oversee all purchasing activities for Strategic Customers, drive continuous improvement projects targeting AIS ERP system functionality, and implement process-driven enhancements within Purchasing.

The role emphasizes leadership, supplier management, and inventory optimization to support MSC's service commitments. The candidate will lead and mentor direct reports, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure costs, quality,