Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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Job Description
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities for direct and indirect materials and services at the facility. This includes managing the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in SAP leading a team of buyers and ensuring supplier performance meets company standards for cost quality and delivery. This role plays a key part in building strong supplier relationships supporting production requirements and enabling efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all direct and indirect procurement activities to support manufacturing facilities and project requirements.
- Lead and develop a team of buyers providing coaching training and performance feedback.
- Own the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in SAP for the Tracy facility:
- Purchase requisition conversion
- Purchase order creation
- Supplier communication and acknowledgments
- PO change management
- Invoice resolution support with Accounts Payable
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate pricing terms and long-term agreements where applicable.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery quality or service issues in coordination with operations and quality teams.
- Ensure compliance with company policies standard terms and conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Partner with other company locations and corporate supply chain leadership to align sourcing strategies and leverage volume where applicable.
- Support and drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery performance.
- Provide procurement reporting and KPIs (on-time delivery cost savings supplier performance etc.).
- Stay informed of market trends and supplier developments impacting materials and services used by the facility.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field (preferred).
- 5 years of progressive procurement experience including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay process and procurement best practices.
- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent negotiation communication and relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other procurement tools.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with supplier risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Experience with developing and implementing supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
- Strong financial acumen including cost analysis and budgeting.
Work Environment:
- This is an onsite role at a manufacturing facility located in Tracy CA.
- The role involves working in both an office environment and periodically on the production floor or in the warehouse to engage with operations suppliers and materials.
- Regular interaction with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering Quality and Finance.
- Occasional travel to supplier locations other company facilities or industry events may be required.
- Standard business hours apply; however flexibility is expected to support production schedules and urgent procurement needs.
Additional Information :
The Salary Range for this position is $150000 - $170000 annual base salary annual performance bonus. We also off the following benefits:
- Highly competitive pay benefits program and flexible time-off programs
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee referral programs with charitable donations
- Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities
VBC is an equal opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
