Manager Purchasing

Job Overview

The Purchasing Manager is part of the Materials Management team, reporting solid line to the Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager. He/She oversees day‑to‑day purchasing operations, manages a team of buyers, coordinates purchasing activities, resolves exceptions, and ensures timely procurement of goods and services while focusing on inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tactical purchasing team to ensure efficient and effective execution of purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement tactical purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings.
• Coordinate the creation and management of purchase orders within the Oracle ERP/Cyberplan system, including monitoring PO status and resolving exceptions.
• Analyze inventory turnover rates, carrying costs, and stock‑out rates to identify opportunities for inventory optimization.
• Implement invento...