Strategic Purchasing Manager - Data-Driven Supply Chain

Infintium, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Infintium, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to develop and execute a strategic purchasing plan for manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and leading a procurement team to optimize quality, cost, and delivery performance. Responsibilities include overseeing ERP/MRP processes, collaborating with production planning, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation, contract, and supplier-development skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Responsibilities

• Develops a purchasing strategy and aligns it with business goals
• Reviews and processes purchase orders
• Manages other members of the purchasing team
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors and potential suppliers
• Oversees the Buyer/Planner role and supply chain department
• Oversees production and material planning
• Keeps up with purchasing technology trends and oversees implementation as needed
• Travels to vendor locations as required
• Coordinates with managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Reading drawings/BOMs

International sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

Infintium, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to develop and execute a strategic purchasing plan for manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and leading a procurement team to optimize quality, cost, and delivery performance. Responsibilities include overseeing ERP/MRP processes, collaborating with production planning, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.