Purchasing Manager – Commodity & MRO Procurement Northbridge, MA

Purchasing Manager – Commodity & MRO Procurement Northbridge, MA

Final date to receive applications: N/A

Manufacturing

Riverdale Mills Corporation is a leading domestic manufacturer of premium welded wire mesh products serving industrial, marine, security, agricultural, and infrastructure markets. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our commodity purchasing and MRO procurement operations while helping modernize procurement systems and supplier management through SAP Business ByDesign (ByD).

This role is heavily focused on:

• Commodity raw material purchasing
• MRO purchasing and inventory management
• Vendor sourcing and negotiations
• Cost reduction initiatives

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing purchasing experience, understand industrial supply chains, and be comfortable negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials, industrial supplies, maintenance items, and operational consumables required to support manufacturing operations. The position will also oversee supplier management, ERP purchasing workflows, procurement planning, and cost control initiatives using SAP Business ByDesign (ByD).This is a highly operational and hands‑on purchasing role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Purchase raw materials and production‑related commodities for manufacturing operations
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply chain risks
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Develop competitive sourcing strategies and identify alternative suppliers
• Work closely with operations and production teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts

• Manage purchasing of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies
• Maintain inventory levels for critical maintenance and operational items
• Coordinate with maintenance and production departments to support uninterrupted operations
• Oversee Grainger vending systems and related MRO supply programs
• Improve MRO inventory organization, tracking, and replenishment processes
• Develop and maintain a Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain vendor compliance documentation
• Introduce new suppliers to improve pricing, quality, and supply chain reliability

• Fully maintain purchasing workflows within SAP By Design
• Manage supplier master records, pricing files, and purchasing data
• Implement automated RFQ and procurement approval workflows
• Develop purchasing reports, cost analysis tools, and supplier performance metrics

• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and purchasing documentation
• Calculate and track landed costs for imported materials
• Maintain tariff and international purchasing records

• Attend daily production meetings and weekly shipping meetings
• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and finance teams
• Support procurement‑related environmental compliance initiatives
• Participate in safety and quality improvement programs

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, industrial, steel, wire, metals, or related industries
• Strong experience in commodity purchasing and MRO procurement
• ERP experience required; SAP Business ByDesign or SAP experience preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience with industrial inventory management and procurement planning
• Familiarity with international sourcing and logistics preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel and purchasing data analysis experience preferred

• The successful candidate will help:
• Reduce procurement costs through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations
• Improve supplier performance and delivery reliability
• Fully optimize SAP ByDesign purchasing workflows
• Develop and maintain a…