Procurement & Logistics Manager

Position Overview

The Procurement & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the purchasing, sourcing, inventory coordination, and logistical operations necessary to support the company's custom machinery and automation equipment manufacturing activities. This position works closely with engineering, project management, production, and operations to ensure materials, components, and equipment are procured cost-effectively and delivered according to project schedules. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within custom machinery, industrial automation, or capital equipment manufacturing, and understands the challenges of sourcing specialized components, managing supplier lead times, and coordinating material availability across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation components.
Review purchase requisitions, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering specifications, and project requirements to ensure accurate and timely procurement.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and reliability to ensure materials meet project specifications and production deadlines.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved purchasing processes, and alternative sourcing strategies.
Manage purchase orders, order confirmations, delivery tracking, and supplier-related issues.
Coordinate with engineering and project management teams on long-lead items and specialized components required for custom equipment builds.
Inventory & Materials Management

Oversee inventory levels and material availability to support production requirements and project schedules.
Establish and maintain inventory control procedures, including tracking, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
Coordinate material planning and purchasing based on project timelines, production schedules, and engineering requirements.
Identify potential material shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete components.
Ensure purchased materials and components are properly received, inspected, documented, and distributed to the appropriate departments or projects.
Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including freight coordination, shipment scheduling, and transportation arrangements.
Coordinate deliveries of purchased materials, components, and equipment to ensure alignment with production and customer delivery schedules.
Manage relationships with freight carriers, logistics providers, and shipping vendors.
Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including applicable shipping documentation and customs requirements.
Resolve shipping delays, damaged shipments, delivery discrepancies, and other logistical challenges.
Coordinate packaging, crating, and transportation of completed machinery and equipment to customer locations.
Cross-Functional & Operational Support

Work closely with engineering, production, project management, and operations to ensure procurement and material availability align with project requirements.
Participate in project planning meetings to identify purchasing priorities, material requirements, and potential supply chain risks.
Develop and maintain purchasing reports, supplier performance metrics, and inventory tracking systems.
Establish and improve procurement, inventory, and logistics processes to support operational efficiency and company growth.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and budgetary requirements.
Qualifications

5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in custom machinery, industrial automation, equipment manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, industrial automation products, and manufacturing materials.
Experience sourcing components from distributors, manufacturers, and specialized suppliers.
Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory control, supplier negotiations, and logistics coordination.
Experience reviewing bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, and technical specifications is preferred.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities and project timelines simultaneously.

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