Purchasing Manager
Job in
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, 65897, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
FBSPL
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Base pay range
$/yr - $/yr
Senior Recruiter | Business Development ExecutiveJob Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Purchasing
Overview:
Join a global leader in commercial vehicle systems, delivering high-performance axle and suspension solutions through advanced engineering. This role leads purchasing activities for direct materials, focusing on supplier management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier relationships, including costing, lead times, quality, and contract negotiations
- Ensure purchased components meet engineering and company specifications
- Provide signing authority and oversight for buyers
- Coordinate bulk purchasing and cost alignment across divisions
- Oversee inventory reporting and analyze performance metrics
- Drive supplier quality, service, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support manufacturing processes to ensure zero defects, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness
- Collaborate with internal teams to support distribution and customer service needs
- Ensure quality objectives are met and implement corrective actions
- Utilize MRP systems for forecasting and planning
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
- Experience in TS-16949 or other quality-regulated manufacturing settings
- Proven leadership and people-management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Experience with MRP systems preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures; standing, lifting, and occasional travel required. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and employee assistance support.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
- Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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