Purchasing Management Lead. Roselle Move Collective

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and nurture a team of six Purchasing Planners to excel in mechanical and electrical purchasing and inventory strategies.
• Establish clear performance goals and priorities that align with business objectives and overall supply chain targets.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, performance reviews, developmental plans, and talent assessments to foster growth.
• Cultivate a high-performance team culture that prioritizes accountability, teamwork, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure workload balance, coverage, and succession planning among planners across product lines.
• Oversee inventory planning and purchasing activities for the APT business across all associated manufacturing locations.
• Ensure inventory figures, product turns, service levels, and backorder rates align with key performance indicators (KPIs) and corporate expectations.
• Develop purchasing strategies for mechanical and electrical components that align with manufacturing capacity, demand forecasts, and supplier limitations.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to synchronize sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and create risk mitigation plans.
• Drive supplier engagement strategies, focusing on:
  Capacity planning;
  Lead time management;
  Inventory positioning;
  Escalation and recovery strategies.
• Act as a central point of escalation for supplier performance issues, shortages, or critical supply concerns.
• Enhance supplier relationships to promote reliability, responsiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Function as the main procurement planning liaison among:
  Manufacturing plants;
  Supply base;
  Category Management;
  Logistics and Warehousing.
• Maintain clear communication regarding plant needs, supplier capacities, and demand fluctuations.
• Partner with plant leadership to confirm inventory targets and production needs.
• Prepare planners effectively for demand variability and improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings, ensuring visibility of risks, constraints, and actionable plans.
• Oversee the development and implementation of recovery plans for material shortages and backorders.
• Ensure effective expediting, logistics coordination, and material movement practices.
• Define and track performance metrics, including:
  Inventory turnover rates;
  Backorder levels;
  On‑time delivery to manufacturing plants;
  Supplier performance.
• Utilize data and analytics to pinpoint trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Champion standardization, automation, and best practices within the planning team.
• Ensure adherence to company processes and serve as the primary point of accountability for audit preparedness.

A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Engineering.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain roles.
• At least 7 years of experience in people management, specifically with teams of planners or buyers.
• A strong foundation in manufacturing, equipment, or industrial supply chains.
• Working knowledge of inventory financials, working capital, and cost aspects.
• Skilled in balancing service levels, inventory management, and cost factors at a portfolio level.
• Proven ability to manage intricate supplier networks and multi‑plant inventory systems.
• Demonstrated experience in fast‑paced environments with diverse SKUs and low volume production.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Navision.
• Expertise in Excel for planning, analytics, and reporting.
• Adept at utilizing ERP systems and reporting tools for effective KPI management and strategic decision‑making.