Purchasing Manager

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Seeking a motivated Purchasing Manager with experience purchasing engineered components, developing suppliers, and managing a small teamny!

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Salary $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our client is a privately-held global leader in manufacturing, with their serving a wide range of industrial and mobile applications.



Why join us?

• Annual Performance Bonus ($5k-$7500)
• PTO - Negotiable based on requirements and experience
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• Growth opportunities
  
  

Job Details

$110k-$125k + Bonus ($5k-$7500) and full benefits

Description

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to work on-site in Bethlehem, PA and manage all purchasing for an important business division consisting of one main manufacturing site, and two smaller ones. Candidates should have experience in purchasing engineered components, developing suppliers (machine shops, metal formers, casters), and managing a small team.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for selecting and evaluating suppliers, identifying alternative sources, assessing vendor performance, and minimizing the total cost of ownership for procured materials. This role involves developing and enforcing procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and contractual terms, as well as coordinating follow-up activities to enhance customer service and maintain departmental documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage purchasing department operations including multiple direct reports
• Evaluate and select suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate procurement and contracting with international affiliates.
• Develop and implement supplier quality systems for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory procurement standards.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of supplier facilities, products, and quality systems.
  
  

Skills and Attributes

• Proficient in interpreting business publications, technical documents, and regulations.
• Skilled in writing reports, correspondence, and manuals.
• Capable of presenting information effectively to various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Competent in statistical analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Practical application of mathematical concepts in business scenarios.
• Experience with accounting, inventory, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and communicate product defects.
• Analytical and intuitive decision-making.
• Responsive to customer needs and service requests.
• Demonstrates leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective in staff development and performance management.
• Knowledgeable in purchasing systems and organizational processes.
• Team-oriented with excellent planning and communication skills.
• Prior experience in staff administration.
• Business-minded with a focus on profitability and cost efficiency.
• Fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing (engineered components, machined parts, forming, etc) setting.
• Proven track record of supplier development
• Must have experience managing and developing direct reports
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP, is preferred.
  
  

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