The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services required to support company operations.  This role contributes to the company's financial performance by developing strategic purchasing plans, negotiating supplier agreements, and maintaining strong vendor relationships while ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage and oversee daily purchasing operations, including purchase orders, supplier contracts, and vendor performance

· Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency

· Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with key strategic vendors

· Ensure materials and supplies are purchased at competitive prices and delivered on time to support production and operational needs

· Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and contract management practices

· Maintain accurate records of goods ordered, received, and invoiced; verify receipt of materials and authorize payment as required

· Analyze market conditions and supply trends to anticipate material availability and pricing fluctuations

· Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales, and other departments to align purchasing strategies with business needs

· Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, shortages, pricing discrepancies, or service concerns

· Prepare and present purchasing reports, including cost savings, cost increases, supplier performance, and market analysis

· Interview, hire, train, and supervise purchasing staff as applicable

· Support inventory control initiatives to reduce excess or insufficient inventory levels

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including supervisory or management responsibility
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, inventory management practices, and contract administration
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing/ERP systems