Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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Job Description
Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities across the company including sourcing strategy supplier relationship management and cost optimization. This role leads a team of purchasing staff and collaborates closely with Sales Operations and Executive Leadership to ensure competitive sourcing material availability and margin performance in a dynamic metals distribution environment.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Department Oversight
- Lead and develop the purchasing team ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Set departmental KPIs and track performance to drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
- Conduct regular coaching performance reviews and training to build a high-performing team.
- Manage departmental budget and personnel decisions including hiring discipline and terminations.
Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support sales growth and inventory optimization.
- Monitor market trends commodity pricing and supplier capacity to anticipate risk and opportunity.
- Negotiate and finalize supplier contracts pricing and service levels with a focus on margin improvement.
- Manage vendor performance and relationships including conflict resolution and compliance audits.
Operational Procurement
- Evaluate purchasing requests from Sales and Operations to ensure alignment with demand planning.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment by issuing POs and tracking deliveries.
- Implement and oversee inventory control standards reorder points and cost reporting systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement workflows and cost control.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Senior Executives General Managers Sales and Operations to forecast needs and align procurement with market demand.
- Lead cross-departmental meetings to support business development and inventory strategies.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of metals products grades and specifications relevant to distribution.
Qualifications
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Proven leadership in procurement or supply chain functions within industrial or metals sectors.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical forecasting and contract negotiation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of metal types grades and industry-specific supply dynamics is strongly preferred.
- ERP experience (e.g. Eniteo SAP Oracle or Epicor) and advanced Excel proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and lead diverse teams.
Education & Experience
- Proven leadership in procurement or supply chain functions within industrial or metals sectors.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Logistics or related field (required)
- 5 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience including leadership of cross-site or regional teams.
- Experience in metals distribution steel service centers or industrial product environments preferred.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
