Purchasing Manager
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities that support manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for securing raw materials, packaging, operating supplies, and capital equipment while balancing cost, quality, and continuity of supply. The role works closely with production, finance, and other internal teams to keep materials available, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve overall purchasing performance.
For immediate interview call Victor Muller at 508 205 3126
Responsibilities:
• Create purchasing strategies that support production schedules, inventory targets, and broader business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships for raw materials, packaging, services, and equipment to ensure dependable service and consistent quality.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing agreements, and contracts to control spending and reduce supply risk.
• Track market conditions, material pricing, and product availability to inform sourcing decisions and budget planning.
• Coordinate with production, finance, and other departments to align procurement activity with operating plans and demand forecasts.
• Oversee purchase orders through procurement systems, monitor order progress, and address discrepancies affecting delivery, billing, or quality.
• Evaluate vendor performance using service, quality, and cost metrics, and drive corrective action when expectations are not met.
• Maintain accurate documentation for contracts, transactions, and supplier records while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable requirements.
• Lead the purchasing and transportation process for manufacturing capital equipment sourced from global suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, shorten lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.• At least 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role with responsibility for purchasing decisions.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, contract administration, and strategic sourcing.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using procurement or ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing supply chains, inventory coordination, and production-driven purchasing.
• Familiarity with raw materials used in plastics or packaging manufacturing is strongly preferred.
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