Purchasing Manager

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Materials & Inventory Manager to lead plant‑level purchasing execution, inventory control, and parts room operations. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, maintaining accurate inventory systems, and improving parts room performance and inventory discipline. The successful candidate will have proven history of optimizing parts room inventories as well as raw materials to support a manufacturing business that operates 24/7. This role will lead others and work closely with Production and Maintenance personnel to optimize machine run times and inventory levels. This onsite role does not support relocation or sponsorship. The position plays a critical role in supporting production uptime by ensuring that materials, components, and MRO supplies are available when needed—while minimizing excess inventory and improving system accuracy. Key Responsibilities Inventory & Parts Room Management Own plant inventory accuracy across raw materials, MRO, and parts room inventory Lead cycle count program, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Manage parts room operations including receiving, stocking, issuing, and organization Identify and reduce slow‑moving and obsolete inventory Maintain appropriate stock levels using min/max and safety stock strategies Purchasing Execution Oversee day‑to‑day purchasing activities aligned with corporate sourcing strategies Issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and MRO supplies Track open orders and coordinate expediting to prevent shortages Maintain vendor communication for delivery performance and issue resolution Production Support & Material Readiness Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and minimize downtime Track and escalatethe shortages impacting production Coordinate with production and maintenance on critical parts needs Support staging, kitting, and internal material flow as needed ERP / Data Integrity Maintain accuracy of item master data (lead times, min/max, UOM, safety stock) Ensure consistency and discipline in inventory transactions Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies Improve system data reliability to support planning and execution Monitor supplier delivery performance and responsiveness Support issue resolution and escalation with corporate sourcing when needed Track freight, expedite costs, and purchasing trends Contribute to cost control through inventory optimization and waste reduction Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, turns, and service levels Improve parts room layout, organization, and efficiency (5S, visual management) Identify opportunities to streamline material flow and reduce handling inefficiencies Leadership Supervise buyers and/or parts room personnel (if applicable) Provide direction, accountability, and performance management Establish consistent processes and expectations within the materials function Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred 3–7+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or materials management Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferredStrong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory control practices Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Preferred Skills Experience managing MRO or parts room inventory Background in cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvement Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement Experience working within corporate sourcing structures Inventory accuracy% Cycle count compliance and discrepancy reduction Parts availability / stockout frequency MRO service level to maintenance Inventory turns and excess inventory reduction On‑time material availability supporting production #J-18808-Ljbffr