Strategic Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing & Inventory

ICC International; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC International is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing and materials function and support a growing manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role ensures materials are available while managing cost, quality, inventory, supplier performance, and compliance.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, analyze data in Excel, oversee ERP-based purchasing, FTZ compliance, and coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, purchasing or related field.
• 5+ years in purchasing, procurement or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, purchasing and inventory control.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis experience.
• Experience with FTZ, international purchasing, customs and import/export preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for raw materials including copper, mica, steel, phenolic, bronze, tooling, shop supplies and outside services.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Analyze purchasing and material data using Excel, pivot tables and regression analysis to identify cost savings and quality improvements.
• Manage inventory using FIFO, min/max controls, store routing, and other inventory-management practices.
• Oversee receiving, inspection, purchase orders, inventory control, and monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information within ICC’s ERP system.
• Follow FTZ rules and prepare monthly raw material purchasing reports and recommendations.
• Manage FTZ requirements, including compliance, documentation, import/export processes, customs regulations, broker coordination, duty savings, and inventory controls.
• Monitor international freight, tariffs, and applicable trade regulations.
• Develop and improve purchasing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Lead and direct purchasing and materials personnel.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to ensure materials are available to support production schedules.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials mgmt

Negotiation

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ICC International is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing and materials function and support a growing manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role ensures materials are available while managing cost, quality, inventory, supplier performance, and compliance.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, analyze data in Excel, oversee ERP-based purchasing, FTZ compliance, and coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance,