Strategic Purchasing Leader for Custom Manufacturing

American Crane & Equipm; Douglassville (PA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for a custom crane and hoist manufacturer. You will lead supplier negotiations, strategy, and delivery timelines, working with Project Managers, Engineers, Production, and Quality daily.

The role reports to the CFO and requires building systems that prevent surprises while driving cost savings and strong supplier performance. This is a first-shift, on-site leadership role.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement modules (Jobscope, MS Dynamics 365 a plus).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret cost data and trends.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and manage daily purchasing department operations aligned with production schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Production to set delivery dates.
• Develop reporting and procedures to proactively manage delivery dates for critical components.
• Ensure purchased inventory meets quality standards and specs.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, terms, and specifications.
• Lead cost analysis and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Manage department budget and spend targets.
• Mentor and develop the purchasing team for autonomous decisions.

Conocimientos

Supply chain strategy

Negotiation

Leadership

ERP navigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

Jobscope

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Descripción del empleo

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for a custom crane and hoist manufacturer. You will lead supplier negotiations, strategy, and delivery timelines, working with Project Managers, Engineers, Production, and Quality daily.

The role reports to the CFO and requires building systems that prevent surprises while driving cost savings and strong supplier performance. This is a first-shift, on-site leadership role.