Purchasing Manager
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Job Location:
Winder, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
The Purchasing Manager will oversee and lead all procurement activities for Price Industries ensuring materials equipment and services are sourced at the right cost quality and delivery to support production and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role where the Purchasing Manager will also function as a working buyer directly managing purchasing activities while mentoring and training new buyers on systems processes and supplier management.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support production engineering and corporate goals.
Serve as a working buyer handling daily procurement activities placing purchase orders managing supplier communications and ensuring timely material availability.
Train coach and develop new buyers with a focus on IFS ERP system proficiency and best practices in purchasing.
Manage supplier relationships performance and contracts to ensure reliability quality and cost-effectiveness.
Negotiate pricing terms and long-term agreements with key vendors.
Collaborate with Operations Engineering and Finance to forecast demand and align purchasing plans with production schedules.
Identify and qualify new suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply chain resilience.
Monitor inventory levels lead times and material shortages; proactively address potential disruptions.
Drive cost savings and process improvements through supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports and KPIs for leadership highlighting purchasing performance cost savings and supplier risks.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
7 years of progressive purchasing/supply chain experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Proven track record of cost reduction supplier development and strategic sourcing.
Hands-on buyer experience with strong ERP knowledge (IFS experience strongly preferred).
Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred Skills
Experience in manufacturing HVAC or industrial equipment industries.
Certification such as CPM CPSM or APICS.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced results-driven environment.
ABOUT PRICE INDUSTRIES
We are the forefront leader in non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future. After 75 years Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision values and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITING AGENCIES
Please be advised that Price Industries is NOT currently engaging third-party recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed contract dated on or after January 2025 AND specifically engaged for a specific search from Price Industries Human Resources department will be considered the property of Price Industries with no fee obligation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Who We Are Price Industries Limited , North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products ( www.priceindustries.com ). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. O ... View more
