Purchasing Manager
About the Company
Our client is a growing, privately held manufacturer in the food/beverage equipment and components space, supporting the assembly of specialized products through a combination of in-house operations and global supplier partnerships. With approximately 30 employees on-site and strong backing from a larger corporate parent, the organization is actively expanding its product portfolio and experiencing significant growth driven by new product launches.
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components from external suppliers. This individual will lead day-to-day procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role supporting both the assembly operation and warehouse, reporting directly to the VP and managing one direct report.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement, planning, and inventory management activities to support production and operational goals
- Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve:
- Supplier quality
- On-time delivery
- Year-over-year cost reductions (landed cost)
- Supplier engagement and performance tracking
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors in alignment with company and corporate objectives
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, including tariff mitigation and process optimization
- Utilize ERP systems and supply chain tools to monitor performance, analyze data, and support decision-making
- Support implementation and utilization of supply chain platforms (e.g., LeanDNA or similar tools)
- Manage and develop a small team while contributing as a hands-on individual contributor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or materials management experience
- Proven experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation
- Strong background in inventory planning, procurement, and logistics
- Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, or industrial environments
- Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools
- Exposure to supply chain execution platforms (LeanDNA or similar) is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Why Join
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role during a period of growth and new product expansion
- High visibility within a lean organization where your impact is immediate and measurable
- Backing of a larger corporate parent while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Clear runway for growth as the business continues to scale
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