Amerex - Purchasing Manager

Overview

Oversees and directs procurement of components, materials, MRO, and contracted services based on MRP/ERP directives, known priorities, usage history, and/or sales forecast. Leads and develops the purchasing team to ensure procurement activities align with production schedules, cost targets, and strategic business objectives

Responsibilities

 

• Direct and monitor the entire procurement process, including the issuance and management of purchase orders to support production and operational requirements.

• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing team members; set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Monitor the status of open and partial purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all components, raw materials, MRO, and services, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.

• Direct and monitor expedite or de-expedite orders as required based on schedule and inventory changes.

• Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock strategies based on demand, lead times, seasonal peaks, and service level targets.

• Lead material planning and coordination efforts during product lifecycle changes, including new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes (ECN), and obsolescence management.

• Manage inventory flows across multiple warehouse and distribution locations to ensure efficient material availability and minimize excess or obsolete stock.

•     Resolve supplier-related issues, including purchase order discrepancies, invoicing variances, returns, and quality concerns, while driving long-term corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance expectations for cost, quality, and delivery are met or exceeded.

• Lead supplier sourcing events, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery terms.

• Manage procurement KPIs including on-time delivery, purchase price variance (PPV), inventory turns, and supplier scorecards; report results to Supply Chain Manager on a regular cadence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement strategies with business goals and operational needs.

• Support broader supply chain operations as needed, including shipping, receiving, and material handling activities to ensure continuity of operations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.