Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

ASC Engineered Solutions; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Purchasing and Procurement Manager in North Kingstown, RI to drive material requirements planning and purchasing in support of the production plan.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with production, logistics, and QA to ensure on-time delivery and compliant imports. Strong negotiation and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics & Materials, Supply Chain or Operations & Supply Management; CSCP/CPIM a plus.
• At least 5 years as a Buyer/Planner coordinating purchases with local and foreign vendors.
• Experience with MRP, JIT and lean manufacturing; Lawson M3 a plus.
• Experience with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, import brokers and US Customs compliance.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans all purchased material requirements predicated on sales forecasts, customer orders and predetermined inventory levels.
• Purchases products following company policies, including bids, vendor screening and specifications to ensure cost and quality.
• Prepares vendor orders for raw materials, packaging, components, services, supplies and finished goods.
• Interacts daily with suppliers, subcontractors and transportation to meet delivery promises.
• Coordinates with production, warehouse, supply chain to ensure timely procurement and movement of materials.
• Ensures timely delivery to support the production plan; arranges delivery and transportation per schedule.
• Works with Customs broker and legal on international imports for proper classification and markings.
• Resolves rejected material and receipts through inspection and corrective action as needed.
• Advises management on price changes; negotiates vendor pricing to optimize costs.
• Maintains professional supplier relationships and seeks cost-reduction opportunities.
• Leads Long Term Agreements with suppliers to secure year-over-year savings.
• Collaborates with QA on supplier audits and KPI tracking.
• Proactively resolves vendor issues; issues RMAs and credits as needed.
• Performs other related duties as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

MRP

JIT

Lean manufacturing

Vendor negotiations

Project management

Excel

International imports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Logistics/Materials

CSCP/CPIM certification a plus

Tools

Lawson M3

MS Office

Job description

ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Purchasing and Procurement Manager in North Kingstown, RI to drive material requirements planning and purchasing in support of the production plan.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with production, logistics, and QA to ensure on-time delivery and compliant imports. Strong negotiation and MS Office skills are required.