Strategic Purchasing Manager for Power Equipment Start-Up

Grefort Electrical Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grefort Electrical Inc. seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for materials, components, and equipment for power equipment manufacturing, focusing on reactors and transformers.

This role drives ground-up supply chain development, vendor certification, and standard workflows while ensuring high-quality materials at competitive prices and on-time delivery. Collaborating with R&D, production, engineering, and quality teams, the role manages supplier audits, performance reviews, and risk

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing material procurement and supply chain management.
• Start-up manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Familiar with material characteristics, supply chain channels, prices and methods for transformers and reactors.
• Proficient in North American tariff rules and local US supplier development.
• Proficient in using ERP and supply chain systems.
• Ability to plan materials, control inventory, and coordinate delivery risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local and international supply chain network development for the new Wilson facility.
• Procure materials, components, and production equipment for reactors and transformers.
• Conduct RFQs, perform price comparisons, negotiate with suppliers, and finalize contracts to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers and assess performance.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers ensuring they meet company standards.
• Coordinate supplier audits, qualification processes, and sample approvals.
• Track material pricing trends and suggest cost optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with Quality to address incoming material inspection issues and correctives.
• Work with R&D, Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability for production and NPI.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost optimization

ERP knowledge

Inventory planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, procurement or related engineering field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Grefort Electrical Inc. seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for materials, components, and equipment for power equipment manufacturing, focusing on reactors and transformers.

This role drives ground-up supply chain development, vendor certification, and standard workflows while ensuring high-quality materials at competitive prices and on-time delivery. Collaborating with R&D, production, engineering, and quality teams, the role manages supplier audits, performance reviews, and risk