Strategic Purchasing Manager — Lead Sourcing & Supply Chain

ERMCO Inc.; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, seeks a Purchasing Manager in Greeneville, TN to lead strategic procurement for materials and services. You will build dual-source supplier programs, drive cost savings, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to sustain supply continuity.

You will mentor buyers, negotiate contracts, and use ERP/MRP tools to improve KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Experience supervising procurement teams.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and vendor relations.
• Experience with sourcing tools and ERP systems.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure material availability, support production requirements, and optimize cost, quality, and lead-time performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team by establishing clear goals and metrics.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Finance.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, including dual-source strategy.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and terms to maximize value and reduce risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and market conditions to identify improvements.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement, including PO management and policy compliance.
• Drive inventory optimization to improve working capital.
• Lead vendor returns, escalation, and corrective actions.
• Champion ethical sourcing and supplier diversity.
• Leverage ERP/MRP and BI tools to analyze data and drive decisions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Analytical mindset

Cost analysis

People skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/Procurement Systems

Microsoft Office

Sourcing tools

Job description

ERMCO, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, seeks a Purchasing Manager in Greeneville, TN to lead strategic procurement for materials and services. You will build dual-source supplier programs, drive cost savings, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to sustain supply continuity.

You will mentor buyers, negotiate contracts, and use ERP/MRP tools to improve KPIs.