Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials, industrial supplies, maintenance items, and operational consumables required to support manufacturing operations. The position will also oversee supplier management, ERP purchasing workflows, procurement planning, and cost control initiatives using SAP Business ByDesign (ByD).

This is a highly operational and hands-on purchasing role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Commodity Purchasing

Purchase raw materials and production-related commodities for manufacturing operations
Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply chain risks
Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules
Develop competitive sourcing strategies and identify alternative suppliers
Work closely with operations and production teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts

MRO Purchasing & Inventory Control

Manage purchasing of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies
Maintain inventory levels for critical maintenance and operational items
Coordinate with maintenance and production departments to support uninterrupted operations
Oversee Grainger vending systems and related MRO supply programs
Improve MRO inventory organization, tracking, and replenishment processes

Supplier & Vendor Management

Develop and maintain a Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness
Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain vendor compliance documentation
Introduce new suppliers to improve pricing, quality, and supply chain reliability

SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) Procurement Management

Fully maintain purchasing workflows within SAP ByDesign
Manage supplier master records, pricing files, and purchasing data
Implement automated RFQ and procurement approval workflows
Develop purchasing reports, cost analysis tools, and supplier performance metrics

International Procurement & Logistics

Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and purchasing documentation
Calculate and track landed costs for imported materials
Maintain tariff and international purchasing records

Cross Functional Collaboration

Attend daily production meetings and weekly shipping meetings
Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and finance teams
Support procurement-related environmental compliance initiatives
Participate in safety and quality improvement programs
Requirements
5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, industrial, steel, wire, metals, or related industries
Strong experience in commodity purchasing and MRO procurement
ERP experience required; SAP Business ByDesign or SAP experience preferred
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Experience with industrial inventory management and procurement planning
Familiarity with international sourcing and logistics preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Advanced Excel and purchasing data analysis experience preferred

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will help:
Reduce procurement costs through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations
Improve supplier performance and delivery reliability
Fully optimize SAP ByDesign purchasing workflows
Develop and maintain a robust Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
Improve MRO inventory management and purchasing efficiency

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