Summary from listing
The Purchasing Manager leads the local Purchasing department for Ferrara/KME, a fire and emergency vehicle manufacturer, and collaborates with commodity management, sourcing, and supply chain functions. The role owns supplier performance, cost reduction, working capital, material availability, supplier development, contract negotiations, KPIs, SIOP planning, dual sourcing, and supplier transitions. It reports to the VP/GM and has a matrix relationship with the Sr. Director of Global Sourcing and Supply Chain. The position requires at least five years of management experience in discrete manufacturing and five or more years of purchasing and procurement experience, with a bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
