L2x Talent Solutions
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all purchasing activities for both manufacturing locations, ensuring material availability aligns with production and customer schedules.
Develop and implement vendor performance metrics, driving accountability for on-time delivery, quality, and pricing.
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process improvements.
Optimize inventory levels in coordination with production planning and inventory control to minimize delays and excess stock.
Build, document, and continuously improve purchasing processes and policies, aligned with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles.
Lead the purchasing team – coaching, mentoring, and holding them accountable for results.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Production, Quality, Accounting, Field Service) to resolve supply chain issues.
Work closely with ERP and MRP systems to execute purchasing plans; assist with future ERP conversion activities.
Monitor market trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
Support management reporting with data-driven insights on vendor performance, material costs, and lead times.
Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing-based setting.
Ability to manage all purchasing activities for metals, raw materials, and industrial components, including piping and fittings, fasteners, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related equipment.
Ability to oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and alignment with production schedules.
Ability to manage day-to-day procurement operations, issuing POs, tracking deliveries, and resolving supply chain issues to maintain production flow.
Ability to lead cost reduction, vendor performance improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding and experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier partnerships focused on cost optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Purchasing
Industries Manufacturing
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Lead and manage all purchasing activities for both manufacturing locations, ensuring material availability aligns with production and customer schedules.
Develop and implement vendor performance metrics, driving accountability for on-time delivery, quality, and pricing.
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process improvements.
Optimize inventory levels in coordination with production planning and inventory control to minimize delays and excess stock.
Build, document, and continuously improve purchasing processes and policies, aligned with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles.
Lead the purchasing team – coaching, mentoring, and holding them accountable for results.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Production, Quality, Accounting, Field Service) to resolve supply chain issues.
Work closely with ERP and MRP systems to execute purchasing plans; assist with future ERP conversion activities.
Monitor market trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
Support management reporting with data-driven insights on vendor performance, material costs, and lead times.
Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing-based setting.
Ability to manage all purchasing activities for metals, raw materials, and industrial components, including piping and fittings, fasteners, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related equipment.
Ability to oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and alignment with production schedules.
Ability to manage day-to-day procurement operations, issuing POs, tracking deliveries, and resolving supply chain issues to maintain production flow.
Ability to lead cost reduction, vendor performance improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding and experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier partnerships focused on cost optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Purchasing
Industries Manufacturing
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