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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for effectively managing a team, sourcing and purchasing equipment, goods, and services necessary for production, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that procurement activities align with company objectives and budgetary constraints.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Work effectively across different departments, including Production, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to understand material requirements and align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Formulate purchasing strategies that align with company goals and market conditions, while working closely with the Sourcing team to ensure alignment and execution of procurement objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, partnering with Sourcing to negotiate contracts and pricing to secure advantageous terms, while ensuring vendor order on-time delivery and quality material.
- Track and report key functional metrics such as PPV and freight to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and supply to ensure product availability for production while minimizing excess inventory.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing, inventory, and planning activities.
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including inventory shortages, quality issues, and supplier/vendor disruptions.
- Oversee procurement impact of engineering changes (ECOs) and partner with Quality on supplier non-conformances and RTVs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems required; Infor V11 experience preferred but not required.
- Experience supporting an ERP system implementation or transition a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills required; SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools a plus.
- Proven team leadership and 2-3 years of people-management experience, with sound judgment and the ability to build and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, including experience managing supplier contracts, scorecards, and performance metrics.
- Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise recommendations.
- Experience developing demand and supply plans as part of S&OP, with the ability to explain planning logic across different seniority levels.
- Experience with international or multi-region sourcing and supplier relationships a plus.
- Requires occasional moving of materials and equipment and 10% travel.
Skills
- ERP/MRP systems
- Infor V11
- Excel
- SQL
- Python
- Negotiation
- Vendor management
- Data analysis
- S&OP
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-Office
Experience Level
- Management
- 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing management
- 2-3 years of people-management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certification
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $125,000
About the Company
- Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
- If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ambition, problem-solving abilities, and employee-oriented mindset then we invite you to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.