Senior Purchasing Manager (Tallmadge)

About the Role:

The Senior Purchasing Manager, also known as a Senior Procurement Manager or Strategic Sourcing Manager, leads end to end purchasing and procurement operations to ensure cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity across a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network. This leadership role is responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency and business growth. The Senior Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the purchasing and procurement team to execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management programs
• Develop and implement category management strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supplier partnerships to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation
• Oversee supplier selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation using KPIs such as cost savings, quality, and on-time delivery
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Manage procurement planning, purchasing cycles, and material availability to support production and customer demand
• Identify supply risks, supplier constraints, and market fluctuations, and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, including automation, standardization, and spend analysis
• Oversee ERP system accuracy, purchasing data integrity, and reporting for procurement analytics and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and supplier networks in a multi-site or global environment
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and category management
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools, with strong analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and spend analysis platforms
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and supply continuity
• Experience managing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery, and procurement cycle time
• Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Desired Qualifications:

• CPSM, CIPS, or APICS certification
• Experience with global sourcing, supplier risk management, and contract lifecycle management tools
• Background in lean procurement, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with international suppliers, contract manufacturers, or complex supply chains