Strategic Purchasing Manager — Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for our Bronx, NY manufacturing facility. The role focuses on sourcing, vendor management, and aligning purchasing with production needs and budget objectives.

This hands-on position requires strategic thinking, strong vendor relations, and the ability to drive cost improvements across the supply chain. You will oversee a procurement team, collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Quality, and implement sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or CPSM certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Collaborate across Production, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Monitor PPV, freight, and other costs to drive savings.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory to ensure production continuity.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing and planning.
• Oversee engineering changes and supplier quality issues.
• Assess risks and implement mitigations for supply continuity.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytics

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP or CPSM certification preferred

Minimum 5 years in procurement/purchasing/sourcing in manufacturing

Advanced Excel; SQL or Python a plus

ERP/MRP experience; Infor V11 preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Infor V11

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for our Bronx, NY manufacturing facility. The role focuses on sourcing, vendor management, and aligning purchasing with production needs and budget objectives.

This hands-on position requires strategic thinking, strong vendor relations, and the ability to drive cost improvements across the supply chain. You will oversee a procurement team, collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Quality, and implement sourcing