Procurement | Supply Chain

PURCHASING MANAGER – CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING

LYNN, MA LOCATION – POSITION IS BASED ON-SITE

Innovative designer/manufacturer of polyurethane polymers and compounded finishing materials with applications for a wide range of industries including automotive, biomedical, consumer electronics, digital ink jet, film conversion, industrial coatings, leather and textile finishing has this immediate need!

Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and managing all materials, supplies, equipment, and services required to support Company operations. As the sole member of the Purchasing Department, Manager performs both strategic and day-to-day purchasing activities while working closely with Production, Shipping, Customer Service, Quality, R & D, Laboratory, Accounting, Sales, Maintenance, and Management to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Purchase all raw materials required for production
• Purchase packaging materials, labels, containers, and shipping supplies
• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies
• Purchase office supplies, safety equipment, laboratory supplies, and miscellaneous company needs
• Issue and manage purchase orders
• Verify pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
• Monitor purchasing budgets and spending
• Expedite critical materials when necessary
• Source alternate suppliers when shortages occur
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight terms, and lead times
• Evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and service
• Resolve supplier-related issues

• Monitor inventory levels
• Establish reorder points and safety stock levels
• Coordinate with production planning regarding inventory requirements
• Assist with physical inventory counts
• Recommend inventory reduction strategies while maintaining adequate supply

• Ensure all required raw materials are available prior to manufacturing
• Coordinate emergency purchases for production interruptions
• Communicate shortages or delays to production management.

• Ensure timely receipt of purchased materials
• Coordinate returns of defective or incorrect materials
• Work with Shipping/Receiving personnel regarding storage requirements

• Schedule carrier pickups when required
• Monitor transportation costs

• Maintain purchasing records
• Maintain supplier certifications and documentation
• Maintain purchase order files
• Ensure documentation complies with company quality procedures

• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct annual price reviews
• Recommend alternate materials when appropriate
• Analyze purchasing trends
• Reduce freight expenses whenever possible
• Minimize inventory carrying costs

• Assist Quality with supplier nonconformances
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and other required documentation

• Ensure purchased materials comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain supplier regulatory documentation.
• Support audits involving purchasing records.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies.

• Production
• R & D
• Shipping/Receiving
• Quality Control
• Laboratory
• Maintenance
• Accounting
• Customer Service
• Executive Management

• Maintain purchasing reports
• Update ERP/MRP purchasing information
• Monitor open purchase orders
• Prepare purchasing metrics and reports
• Participate in budget planning

The Purchasing Manager has the authority to:

• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms
• Issue purchase orders within authorized spending limits
• Recommend supplier additions or removals
• Recommend inventory adjustments
• Prioritize purchases based on business needs

• Ensure/Maintain uninterrupted supply of production materials
• Ensure purchasing cost reduction objectives are met
• Ensure/maintain accuracy of purchasing records
• Build strong supplier relationships
• Respond promptly to internal purchasing requests
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and sound business judgment

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of inventory management and production planning
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ideally, a BS in Business, Supply Chain along with CPM Certification