Purchasing Manager

Strategic and operational responsibility for leading and managing all aspects and activities associated within the purchasing function. Support strategic/transactional sourcing processes for all direct and indirect spend, integrate procurement standards and activities for top suppliers, and responsible for delivering annual savings targets for the organization.

What You Will Do

Manage transactional purchasing activities for both direct and indirect components, raw materials and services. Develop and maintain process for selecting and approving appropriate suppliers that will provide highest quality, on time, and at the lowest total cost.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, experience working in a regulated industry, and a demonstrated ability to lead a team to deliver expected outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Business preferred, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant functional experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Procurement required.
• 1+ years of leadership experience required
• 1+ years experience with an ERP system required. Oracle system experience a plus
• Experience working in a regulated industry preferred. Medical device industry experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of industry Quality Control Standards (ISO, AQL) and/or experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledgeable of commodity strategies including spend and supply market analysis, cost savings methodology, requirements planning and performance reporting.
• Continous Improvement experience with Six Sigma or LEAN preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications are required (Word/Excel).
• Must be able to communicate (read, write, and speak) English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to deliver expected outcomes.
• Professional certification(s) preferred.
• Able to establish and maintain relationships to motivate direct reports and peers to achieve objectives.
• Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to completely maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
• Ability to interpret, understand and challenge technical documents (materials specifications, drawings, defect analysis, etc.).
• Experience developing and leveraging strategic business relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Demonstrated negotiation and technical skills.
• Highly effective problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective skills at analyzing operations data and developing and recommending programs that support Company strategies.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement