Purchasing / Procurement Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing/Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, vendor development, and procurement activities supporting our manufacturing operations. This role requires strong negotiation abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong sense of urgency in driving supplier performance and material availability.

Responsibilities:

- Lead sourcing and vendor development efforts to support manufacturing operations.

- Work with domestic and international suppliers to negotiate contracts, improve quality, and enhance service levels.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Sales to support projects and business goals.

- Identify new suppliers and materials; manage supplier qualification and selection processes.

- Negotiate competitive pricing and maintain cost-effective supplier relationships.

- Develop supplier contracts and ensure compliance with company policies and requirements.

- Conduct supplier visits as needed (domestic and international travel may be required).

- Resolve supplier-related quality, delivery, and service issues promptly.

- Support quoting efforts for new business and cost-reduction initiatives.

- Develop and maintain procurement procedures and policies.

- Oversee supplier approval and development processes.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years purchasing experience; manufacturing experience required.

- Knowledge of purchasing practices and domestic/international purchasing regulations.

- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong sense of urgency with attention to detail and follow-through.

- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with cross-functional teams.

- Experience with mechanical components in a manufacturing environment preferred.

- Associate�s degree required, bachelor�s degree in business or related field preferred.

Employment-At-Will Statement:

OUR COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, EITHER YOU OR THE COMPANY MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE. NOTHING IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK OR IN ANY DOCUMENT OR STATEMENT, WRITTEN OR ORAL, SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL. NO OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT�EXPRESS OR IMPLIED�WITH ANY EMPLOYEE FOR EMPLOYMENT OTHER THAN AT-WILL.