Strategic Purchasing Leader – Manufacturing

American Crane; Amity Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for a custom crane and hoist manufacturer. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Production, and Quality to align procurement with production schedules and quality standards on-site in Douglassville, PA.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and building scalable purchasing processes while guiding a team of buyers and reporting to the CFO.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the daily operation of the purchasing department — ensuring materials are procured according to established procedures and aligned with production schedules.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Production daily to determine key delivery dates for production and customer commitments.
• Develop reporting and procedures to proactively manage delivery dates for critical components.
• Ensure all purchased inventory meets quality standards and company/customer specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance on incoming material inspections and supplier performance.
• Negotiate agreements, pricing, delivery terms, and specifications with suppliers for common components and raw materials.
• Develop methods to analyze pricing trends for common components and raw materials — identifying cost increases and qualifying alternative suppliers.
• Recommend and implement cost-saving proposals across the procurement function.
• Ensure product costs are routinely updated and maintained in the ERP system.
• Propose and manage the department budget, holding the team accountable to spending targets.
• Manage, develop, and mentor the purchasing team to be autonomous in their decision-making.
• Build procurement discipline and accountability across the department.
• Work closely with the CFO in planning and implementing manufacturing strategies that align with company mission, vision, and financial goals.
• Actively participate in Manufacturing department production meetings and cross-functional planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Jobscope ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for a custom crane and hoist manufacturer. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Production, and Quality to align procurement with production schedules and quality standards on-site in Douglassville, PA.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and building scalable purchasing processes while guiding a team of buyers and reporting to the CFO.