Purchasing Manager

About the Company

A client with over 50 years of business success is currently expanding and seeking a qualified candidate with a strong background in purchasing.

About the Role

The position requires a minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience within a manufacturing setting. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and overseeing procedures that guarantee efficient purchasing workflows covering supply chain management, procurement, raw material handling, inventory control, receipt processes, vendor relations, and performance measurement using scorecards. This role demands a visionary individual who can enhance and evolve the purchasing operations in a well-established organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures to ensure smooth and effective purchasing workflows.
• Oversee supply chain activities, purchasing operations, raw material management, inventory control, and receiving processes.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with vendors.
• Design and use vendor scorecards to monitor and evaluate vendor performance.
• Drive innovation and improvements in purchasing procedures.

Required Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in purchasing roles.
• Background working in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated success in purchasing management.
• Skilled in implementing purchasing strategies and processes.

Preferred Attributes

• A visionary mindset to elevate purchasing functions.

Additional Information

This opportunity is located in the Philadelphia area. The employer values diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.