Description
The Purchasing Staff Manager leads and administrates the Purchasing Staff within a Workcell, supports supply chain strategy and systems, ensures materials supply meets demand, and optimizes material costs. Responsibilities include recruiting and retaining purchasing staff, developing training and succession plans, managing performance, developing forecasts, coordinating supply chain initiatives, overseeing purchase orders and pricing, and resolving material shortages and excess inventory. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent field is preferred.
