Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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18-09-2025
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Purchasing Manager
Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer.
We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive.
We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life not just a living.Who you are
You are an excellent communicator. You articulate needs and are diplomatic in your discussions. You are passionate about building strong supplier relationships optimizing procurement processes and driving cost-effective decisions that support life-saving innovations. You are a strategic thinker with a passion for details and operational excellence. You thrive in dynamic process-oriented environment and enjoy creating a user-friendly experience to promote adherence. You are a natural leader guiding others to meet goals. Words that describe you are open-minded precise efficient and dependable.
You are an excellent communicator. You articulate needs and are diplomatic in your discussions. You are passionate about building strong supplier relationships optimizing procurement processes and driving cost-effective decisions that support life-saving innovations. You are a strategic thinker with a passion for details and operational excellence. You thrive in dynamic process-oriented environment and enjoy creating a user-friendly experience to promote adherence. You are a natural leader guiding others to meet goals. Words that describe you are open-minded precise efficient and dependable.
What you can expect to work on
The Purchasing Manager develops and executes purchasing processes while overseeing supplier selection and contract negotiation to benefit Niowave. Responsibilities include implementing cost-saving initiatives improving processes analyzing market trends and supplier data and ensuring all activities comply with regulations industry standards and company policies.
The Purchasing Manager develops and executes purchasing processes while overseeing supplier selection and contract negotiation to benefit Niowave. Responsibilities include implementing cost-saving initiatives improving processes analyzing market trends and supplier data and ensuring all activities comply with regulations industry standards and company policies.
- Develop and manage the purchasing system including the identification of suppliers evaluation sourcing procurement and supplier management
- Develop implement and communicate performance criteria for measuring purchasing department performance levels (KPIs)
- Maintain awareness of economic and business environment as they affect procurement policies and strategies
- Coordinate with other managers to assist with inventory control and determine appropriate levels of on-site supplies
- Implement and maintain quality control standards to meet/exceed customer expectations.
- Lead and engage team members in continuous improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Lead and inspire a diverse team of skilled professionals
- Establish and maintain a technical direction and supervisory oversight structure for the department including career progression and succession planning
- Ensure the onboarding training and career development of staff members
- Within the department and across the organization fosters a culture of respect safety quality and continuous improvement aligning with the mission vision and values of the organization
What you need to succeed
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field
- 10 years of related purchasing and supply chain experience
- 5 years experience in a supply chain leadership role
- 5 years experience coaching mentoring and providing day-to-day supervision to a staff of 6 or more
- Previous purchasing experience in a regulated environment
- Embrace and model the Niowave Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
- Understand how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciate the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
- Understand your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to connect the two
- Strong technical ability to work collaborate and negotiate with vendors consultants and other third-party stakeholders
- Develop and maintain good relationships gain the confidence of others and work effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
- Proficiency in data analysis tracking metrics and use of data analysis tools
Great to have
- 5 years experience of purchasing experience in a regulated environment
- Experience operating in a cGMP CDMO or Finished Drug environment with ability to apply best practices in GXP.
- Familiarity with medical isotope industry specific regulations compliance requirements and best practices
- ISO 13485 or other registered quality management system experience
- Knowledge of NRC and cGMP regulations
- ERP/MRP system implementation experience
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/TPM/Six Sigma methodologies
- CPM or CPPM certification
Other things to note
- Full-time position
- The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.
- This position will have regular working hours Monday-Friday with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as assigned.
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing your financial expertise and leadership experience.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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