Strategic Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing

Vantage Elevator Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager at our Bronx facility to lead procurement operations, oversee a team, and manage vendor relations for production inputs. You will formulate sourcing strategies, monitor inventory, and align purchasing with budget targets.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience (Infor V11 preferred), and advanced Excel skills. In-office, full-time, with 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems required; Infor V11 experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills required; SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools a plus.
• Proven team leadership and 2-3 years of people-management experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, including experience managing supplier contracts, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience developing demand and supply plans as part of S&OP; international or multi-region sourcing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: effectively manage and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with Production, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality.
• Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies aligned with goals and market conditions.
• Vendor Management: evaluate and establish supplier relationships; negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Cost Management: track PPV and freight to reduce expenses.
• Inventory Control & Forecasting: monitor demand and supply levels for production.
• ERP/MRP Utilization: support purchasing, inventory, and planning activities.
• Risk Management: mitigate supply chain risks and supplier disruptions.
• Engineering Change & Quality Management: oversee procurement impact of ECOs and supplier non-conformances.

Skills

Procurement Leadership

ERP/MRP

Vendor Management

Advanced Excel

SQL/Python (data tools)

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Data Analysis

S&OP Planning

Global Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPSM/CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

Infor V11

ERP/MRP tools

Job description

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager at our Bronx facility to lead procurement operations, oversee a team, and manage vendor relations for production inputs. You will formulate sourcing strategies, monitor inventory, and align purchasing with budget targets.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience (Infor V11 preferred), and advanced Excel skills. In-office, full-time, with 10% travel as needed.