Supply Chain Manager

This role is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, ensuring inventory and purchasing data is maintained within the ERP system, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations. Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support manufacturing schedules, capital projects, maintenance, and customer commitments.

Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and procurement operations while managing a team of supply chain professionals. This role is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, ensuring inventory and purchasing data is maintained within the ERP system, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain department, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Oversee purchasing workflow, ensuring requisitions, requests for quotations, purchase orders, and supplier communications are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules while proactively resolving delays or supply chain disruptions.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support manufacturing schedules, capital projects, maintenance, and customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory data within the company's ERP system.
• Assign purchasing activities across the team while managing a personal portfolio of procurement responsibilities.
• Source materials, equipment, and services from qualified suppliers while evaluating pricing, quality, lead times, and availability.
• Solicit competitive quotations, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Issue purchase orders while ensuring all technical specifications, quality standards, and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier performance metrics, purchasing history, and inventory information.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns, shortages, damaged materials, and delivery issues.
• Expedite critical materials to minimize production interruptions.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost reductions, improved service levels, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes and operational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain team members.
• Establish priorities, balance workloads, and ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with internal departments and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
• Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead by example.

Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite position.
• Primarily office-based with regular interaction throughout manufacturing and warehouse operations.

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