Company Profile: A global leader in engineered materials is looking for a Purchasing Manager to directly manage multiple US site buyers across their US locations. This position can be based out of Arizona, Illinois, or Connecticut. This company delivers high performance electrical manufacturing, power electronics, vehicle electrification and alternative energy solutions. If you are looking to grow with a global company and work cross-functionally in a results-oriented environment, do not wait to apply!
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for:
- Directly managing a team of Buyers across multiple US locations to ensure timely and cost-efficient execution for $200M spend
- Indirectly managing a team of global buyers in Europe and China
- Collaborating with Commodity Managers to strategically manage relationships with suppliers
- Negotiating, bidding, and contract reviews of order execution
- Implementing best processes to support deployment of SAP globally
The Purchasing Manager should have the following qualifications:
- 5-10 years' experience leading Procurement/Purchasing Teams
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity managing teams remotely
- Process improvement and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and project management skills