Purchasing Manager - Cartersville, GA

Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Cartersville, GA

Type: Fulltime

Shift: M-F 8am to 5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve purchase orders for Cartersville, GA facilities within established financial limits (up to $500 initial authorization; route higher-value transactions for secondary approval).

• Identify, suggest, and implement alternative materials or suppliers when facing supply chain disruptions or obsolete parts.

• Partner with the CFO and Director of Operations to manage the decommissioning, resale, or scrap disposal of obsolete capital assets in accordance with asset register protocols.

• Supervise, mentor, and direct the daily activities of Purchasing Agents and Clerks to maintain high service levels and complete inventory record integrity.

• Manage department administrative workflows, including payroll timecard approvals using PayCom.

• Participate in cross-functional production, maintenance, and project planning meetings to anticipate short-notice material and component requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department to eliminate process bottlenecks and ensure workplace safety.

Essential Qualifications:

• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP purchase order workflows, inventory modules, and approval hierarchies.

• Office & Payroll Systems: Proficiency in Google Workspace, standard office software, and HR/payroll tools (PayCom experience preferred)

• Technical Purchasing: Strong familiarity with common industrial electrical and mechanical spare parts, equipment specs, and sourcing channels (including hard-to-find or legacy machine components).

• Manufacturing Processes: Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production lines, and maintenance workflows to effectively gauge material needs.

• Vendor & Asset Sourcing: Proven ability to evaluate supplier performance, negotiate lease terms, and engage with capital asset liquidators/used machinery buyers.