Strategic Purchasing Leader – Manufacturing

Safe Air Technology, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Air Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing activities for manufacturing operations.

You will manage materials, components, and services, ensuring cost, quality, quantity, and timing meet production schedules and customer commitments. The role requires proactive leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Accounting, and a focus on supplier performance, shortages, and continuous improvement in purchasing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement or supply-chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising or leading purchasing/procurement employees.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials, part specifications, drawings, and other technical purchasing requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel/data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Lead and support the purchasing team with clear priorities and accountability.
• Review production requirements, schedules, inventory levels, and material demand to align purchasing with operations.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery dates, and terms are accurate.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to identify shortages or delays before impact.
• Expedite critical materials and develop recovery plans when delays occur.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing.
• Coordinate with Engineering on specifications and approved components.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & organization

Communication

Strong written and verbal skills

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sage 100

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safe Air Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing activities for manufacturing operations.

You will manage materials, components, and services, ensuring cost, quality, quantity, and timing meet production schedules and customer commitments. The role requires proactive leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Accounting, and a focus on supplier performance, shortages, and continuous improvement in purchasing