Purchasing Assistant Manager

Purchasing Assistant Manager

Vector Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned workforce solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations identify, attract, and hire top talent. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager
for a client within the automotive manufacturing and powertrain industry
.

We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant Manager to lead purchasing operations for a manufacturing organization in West Point, Georgia. This role oversees supplier selection, material pricing negotiations, procurement planning, supplier performance, inventory management, and purchasing activities supporting production and new product development. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in purchasing or supply chain management who can build effective supplier relationships, improve cost efficiency, ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations, and collaborate across departments to support production goals.

• Lead purchasing activities for production materials, including budget planning, requisition reviews, supplier selection, purchase order placement, and follow-up.
• Negotiate material pricing, contract terms, and purchasing agreements with vendors while identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting profitability goals.
• Research and evaluate new suppliers for localization, production capabilities, quality systems, pricing, and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage material shortages and inventory, coordinate engineering changes, and ensure suppliers meet project timelines and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate material pricing records, reconcile pricing information with SAP, review vendor statements, resolve payment discrepancies, and coordinate timely vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations and maintain country-of-origin documentation and NAFTA/USMCA-related traceability information for imported materials.
• Collaborate with Quality, Machining, Assembly, Production Control, and other departments to support mass production, manage PPAP activities, achieve purchasing KPIs, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.

• 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain management (SCM) experience required.
• High school diploma or GED and a four-year degree required; a master's degree in business, management, or engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and experience with purchasing systems in the United States.
• Experience with supplier management, purchasing negotiations, procurement planning, inventory control, and material cost management.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; experience with SAP, VAATZ, and CAD is preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, at least 18 years old, and able to meet pre-employment screening requirements. Must be flexible to work overtime, occasional weekends, and travel domestically or internationally as needed.

$75k - $85k based on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.