Manager, Purchasing Operations
Job Location:
Passaic, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Manager Purchasing Operations
Newark NJ Full-Time Onsite
$120000-$150000
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Position Overview
Were looking for a strong operational leader to manage and develop our Purchasing Operations team.
This is an office-based leadership role focused on building a high-performing team improving processes implementing KPIs and creating accountability across the department. Youll lead a team of 7-10 purchasing professionals while ensuring purchasing operations run efficiently and support the business without disruption.
Purchasing experience is not required. We can teach purchasing. Were looking for a leader who knows how to develop people improve operations analyze data solve problems and create scalable processes.
What Youll Own
Lead coach and develop a team of 7-10 purchasing professionals.
Build a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement.
Establish department KPIs and use data to drive performance.
Improve workflows SOPs and operational processes to increase efficiency.
Analyze reports identify trends and proactively solve operational challenges.
Oversee purchasing execution including purchase orders supplier follow-up inventory reporting and order tracking.
Ensure inbound containers documentation and purchasing records are accurate and completed on time.
Partner with Planning Sales Warehouse Finance and Operations to keep the business running smoothly.
Leverage Excel and ERP systems to improve reporting visibility and decision-making.
What Were Looking For
5 years leading an office-based operations team.
Experience managing and developing professional employees in an office environment.
Proven success implementing KPIs improving processes and driving accountability.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and solve complex business problems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with ERP or other business systems.
Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills.
Purchasing experience is not required. We will train the right operational leader.
Ideal Background
Were interested in leaders from environments such as:
Business Operations
Sales Operations
Customer Operations
Purchasing Operations
Supply Chain Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Client Success
Shared Services
Manufacturing or Distribution Corporate Operations
This role is best suited for someone who has managed professional office teamsnot warehouse plant floor or field operations.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 12 months you will have:
Built a highly accountable engaged purchasing team.
Implemented KPIs and reporting that improve visibility and decision-making.
Standardized purchasing processes through clear SOPs and best practices.
Improved cross-functional communication and operational execution.
Reduced operational bottlenecks through process improvements.
Created a department that operates proactively accurately and efficiently.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead an established team while shaping how the department operates for years to come. Youll have the autonomy to improve processes develop people implement better systems and build a culture of accountability that directly impacts the success of the business.
If youre a thoughtful leader who enjoys developing teams improving operations and using data to drive better decisions wed like to speak with you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.
