Strategic Purchasing Manager: Lead Buying & Supply

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement process for North America, including supplier research, contract negotiations, and inventory management. The role centers on obtaining quality materials at competitive prices while aligning with budgets and business needs.

You will lead the purchasing team, develop efficient processes, and collaborate across Sales and Operations to forecast material needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience.
• Previous purchasing management or supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in the distribution industry.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and work effectively in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchasing team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Develop and improve purchasing processes to make buying more efficient and cost-effective.
• Manage suppliers and vendors, including researching suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and addressing quality or delivery issues.
• Create and manage purchase orders, place orders for materials and services, and track orders from start to finish.
• Monitor inventory levels and make sure materials are available when needed.
• Look for ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage domestic and international shipping and help resolve freight or delivery issues.
• Maintain purchasing information, records, and items within the company's ERP system.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments to understand material needs and find suitable products or substitutions.
• Monitor market conditions and material availability, and provide reports on costs and purchasing trends.
• Help manage surplus or unused materials and provide backup support to the purchasing team.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supervisory experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

APICS or CPIM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acara Solutions in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement process for North America, including supplier research, contract negotiations, and inventory management. The role centers on obtaining quality materials at competitive prices while aligning with budgets and business needs.

You will lead the purchasing team, develop efficient processes, and collaborate across Sales and Operations to forecast material needs.