Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager AquaPhoenix Scientific, located in Hanover, PA, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to manage and coordinate procurement initiatives in a complex business environment. The role reports directly to the VP of Procurement and Supply Chain and requires an in‑office presence to foster collaboration and maintain strong team dynamics. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for responsibly sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and materials necessary to meet the company’s manufacturing and production needs. The position requires high managerial acumen, independent strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate challenges, proactively address purchasing priorities, and drive solutions with minimal oversight. Essential Responsibilities Provide reliable and cost‑effective strategies through appropriate and ethical sourcing, negotiations, and vendor relationships. Manage the accurate and timely sourcing of supply‑chain materials in accordance with price, time, quantity, and quality standards to support optimal production efficiency. Conduct frequent vendor reviews and analyze purchasing, sourcing, and pricing trends to meet forecasting demands and minimize purchasing costs. Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time, and best prices. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance, operations, and logistics. Use Lean and Kanban innovative models to ensure cost, quality, logistics, and vendor service levels are achieved. Leverage strong negotiation, persuasion, and communications skills with sound business analytics to estimate risk and cost. Set department work objectives, direct, supervise, and review day‑to‑day team assignments and responsibilities. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Minimum of a high school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. At least 5 years’ work experience in a purchasing/procurement management role. Proven track record of negotiating vendor contracts, managing supplier relationships, and building effective teams. Advanced certification or degree in a related field is welcomed but not required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and contract‑management skills. Strong computer skills and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. Analytical mindset and problem‑solving abilities. Leadership and coaching skills to motivate and train others. Certification such as CPM, CPSM, or APICS is a plus. Ability to execute assignments accurately, timely, and safely, performing tasks through to completion. About Us AquaPhoenix is driven by a company culture that inspires a flexible, fun, “can‑do” approach to business. We are an industry leader in water testing kits and reagent manufacturing, as well as a distributor of thousands of testing products and supplies for industrial water treatment, cleaning & sanitation, oil & gas, environmental, water conditioning, and STEM education kits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas that help our business grow. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, career growth, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), STD/LTD, and generous paid time off are part of the compensation package. #J-18808-Ljbffr