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About the Role

The Manager, Purchasing leads procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated environment. This role oversees Buyers, ensures material availability, supports production schedules, manages supplier performance, and drives supply continuity. It involves optimizing material flow, resolving supply issues, and improving supply chain performance through procurement execution, supplier management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Establish team priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives, production schedules, and customer requirements.
Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and support succession planning activities for Buyers.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the materials organization.
Promote effective communication and cross-functional partnership across manufacturing, sourcing, engineering, quality, logistics, and operations teams.
Lead regular updates of purchasing parameters such as lead time, safety stock, minimum order quantity, in collaboration with the buyer for the assigned parts, ensuring alignment with demand, supply conditions, and operational requirements.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to improve delivery performance, responsiveness, quality, and total cost competitiveness.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive corrective actions related to shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and supply risks.
Lead supply risk mitigation and escalation activities related to constrained supply, supplier capacity constraints, and continuity of operations.
Coordinate supplier recovery activities and ensure timely communication of supply disruptions impacting manufacturing or customer commitments.
Review and analyze MRP outputs, demand forecasts, supplier lead times, and material requirements to support uninterrupted production schedules and customer demand.
Review and maintain purchasing parameters including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, order policies, and inventory strategies to optimize material flow and minimize excess inventory exposure.
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support engineering changes, production readiness, and new product introduction activities.
Monitor and drive performance to key supply chain metrics including supplier on-time delivery, material shortages, inventory performance, planning accuracy, and service levels.
Support inventory and procurement strategies that balance customer service, operational requirements, and working capital objectives.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, lead time reduction, process improvements, and reduction of supply chain inefficiencies.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and operational execution.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and company procurement and quality system requirements.
Ensure employees operate in accordance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field required.
5+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations required.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Maestro preferred), inventory planning tools, and supply chain reporting systems required.
Strong understanding of procurement, materials planning, MRP systems, inventory optimization, and supplier management principles.
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Proven leadership experience managing or supervising Buyers, Planners, or supply chain personnel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive business decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and leadership levels.
Effective negotiation, supplier management, and escalation management skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience supporting demand planning, forecasting, capacity planning, and S&OP activities preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban systems, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Understanding of FDA, ISO, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Skills

Procurement
Materials Planning
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Operations
Leadership
Supervision
ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Maestro)
Inventory Planning
Supply Chain Reporting
Supplier Management
Negotiation
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Microsoft Office (Excel)
Lean Manufacturing
Kanban systems
Continuous Improvement
FDA compliance
ISO compliance
GMP compliance

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager
5+ years experience
2+ years leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$96,000 - $132,000 annually

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Insurance coverage for basic life
Accident insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Family and medical leaves of absence
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

About the Company

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.
Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.
Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.
We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Equal Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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