Purchasing Manager

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Description Job Summary: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities to support manufacturing operations, ensuring materials, components, and services are obtained at the best value while meeting quality, delivery, and compliance requirements. This role develops supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, manages inventory strategies, and works cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance to support operational goals. Requirements: Essential Minimum Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production schedules, inventory targets, and cost objectives - Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials, fabricated components, and services - Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and reliability - Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies - Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness; address corrective actions as needed - Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on new product introductions, material changes, and supplier...