Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

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Alsip, IL

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We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and execution‑driven Purchasing Manager to lead the tactical execution of material planning and purchasing within our dynamic industrial manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for ensuring material availability to support production schedules, managing inventory levels, and driving team performance. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP expertise, proven leadership abilities, and a sharp focus on operational accuracy and efficiency.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team to ensure execution of day‑to‑day material planning, purchasing scheduling, and inventory control activities.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Drive team accountability around shortage management, expediting, supplier communication, and SAP accuracy.
• Lead daily materials meetings to review shortages, supplier issues, and production alignment.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material‑related issues and prevent production delays.
• Track and report on KPIs such as material availability, schedule adherence, supplier OTD, Expedites, Open Orders, etc.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Support material cost reduction projects (PPV) and ECN processes to ensure materials readiness and proper system setup.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team of Buyer/Planners
• 3+ years of experience with SAP (MM/PP modules)
• Manufacturing experience is a must

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; strong sense of urgency and follow‑through.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset

• Solid understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, inventory control, and scheduling principles.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience using data tools like Excel, Qlik, or similar for materials analytics and reporting
• Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, or other relevant quality management systems

• Fully site based

The pay range for this role is $95, . The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

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