Description
The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, including sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, issuing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with engineering, production, and finance. The role also leads purchasing staff, analyzes procurement metrics, and supports cost control, risk mitigation, and compliance. A bachelor’s degree, at least five years of manufacturing purchasing or procurement experience, supplier and contract management, MRP/ERP knowledge, and technical-document interpretation are preferred qualifications.
