Strategic Purchasing Leader - Manufacturing Ops

SEMCORP Manufacturing USA LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMCORP Manufacturing USA LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities for our U.S. manufacturing site. You will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and material availability while partnering with Operations, Engineering and Finance.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage contracts, and coach a dedicated purchasing team to achieve world-class supply chain performance. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and process improvements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract management, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in automotive, battery, chemicals, plastics, packaging, or other industrial manufacturing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services.
• Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct regular business reviews.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on new product introductions, capital projects, and process improvements.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize inventory and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and applicable regulations.
• Analyze purchasing data, market trends, and supplier risks to support business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

SAP

Data analysis

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEMCORP Manufacturing USA LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities for our U.S. manufacturing site. You will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and material availability while partnering with Operations, Engineering and Finance.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage contracts, and coach a dedicated purchasing team to achieve world-class supply chain performance. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and process improvements across the