Strategic Purchasing Manager: Materials & Inventory

Waters Corporation; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities in the Material Science Division. This role emphasizes efficient material availability and order execution, ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting. Join a team committed to delivering innovative solutions in life sciences.

Waters is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage inventory levels to meet service and capital targets.
• Strong relevant analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials.
• Own inventory levels for all raw material to balance service level and working capital.
• Drive reduction of excess and slow-moving inventory.

Skills

Strong experience in MRP-driven environments

Materials purchasing

Supplier coordination

Inventory performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (especially SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities in the Material Science Division. This role emphasizes efficient material availability and order execution, ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting. Join a team committed to delivering innovative solutions in life sciences.

Waters is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment for all employees.