Strategic Purchasing & Materials Leader

Traka (Assa Abloy); Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k plan with automatic contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Purchasing and Materials Manager to oversee supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, with a strong focus on team leadership and commodities buying. Responsibilities include ensuring supply chain efficiency, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing improved purchasing processes. This is a great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing purchasing experience.
• At least 2-3 years managing a professional team.
• Experience in commodities buying, coiled steel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing and material planning activities.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning.
• Negotiate price and delivery on purchased items.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Purchasing and Materials Manager to oversee supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, with a strong focus on team leadership and commodities buying. Responsibilities include ensuring supply chain efficiency, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing improved purchasing processes. This is a great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.