Purchasing Manager
Job in
Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, 46124, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Lucas James Talent Partners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An established manufacturing company in the Edinburgh? area is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and supplier-related activities supporting new product development and ongoing operations. This position will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers to support cost, quality, capacity, and launch objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for new product and manufacturing programs.
- Develop and maintain supplier strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and other internal teams throughout the product development process.
- Support supplier selection, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier development.
- Identify and address supplier, cost, capacity, quality, and timing risks.
- Provide leadership and guidance to sourcing/procurement team members.
- Monitor sourcing progress and communicate key issues and risks to leadership.
- Support supplier performance improvement and issue resolution.
- Help develop and improve sourcing processes, tools, and best practices.
- Support successful transition of new products into ongoing production.
- Work with suppliers on technical, capacity, cost, and launch requirements.
- Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related manufacturing functions.
- Experience with manufacturing sourcing and supplier management.
- Experience supporting new product development or product launches.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-development experience.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers.
- Strong understanding of cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance considerations.
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Leadership opportunity with an established manufacturing organization.
- Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier performance.
- Cross-functional role with significant visibility across the organization.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
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