Purchasing Manager

Manages all purchasing activities for IMC including metals, components, and supplies. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships, contract negotiation, vendor score cards and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production schedules.

- Source and manage vendor and outshop relationships for metals, components, and supplies

- Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service commitments.

- Identify root cause for supplier delays, shortages, or quality issues and implement corrective actions for process improvement

- Proactively track orders and resolve delivery issues, refine escalation process as appropriate, to reduce materials shortages

- Elevate cross departmental communication and coordination for timely deliverables and excellent internal customer service

- Supervise and develop purchasing staff, providing training around daily business functions and operational guidance.

- Identify cost reduction, lead time, and performance opportunities

- Generate purchasing reports and track performance metrics

# Required:

- 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing - 2+ years of supervisory experience

- Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation

- Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Effective management and communication skills

- Preferred:

- Metal fabrication or manufacturing industry experience preferred

- Knowledge of metals and material specifications