Purchasing Manager

Strategic HR Client Job Openings•Harmony, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lamboo Medical is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support procurement and supply chain operations. This role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who can build strong supplier relationships and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
Experience within manufacturing, construction, commercial construction, industrial, medical device, or related environments strongly preferred
Experience managing purchase orders and procurement activities within ERP or MRP systems
Knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management, material planning, and supplier management
Experience negotiating pricing, lead times, supplier agreements, and payment terms
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and bills of materials
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience within a regulated manufacturing or medical device environment
Knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and supplier quality requirements
Experience with supplier qualification, supplier performance management, and corrective action processes
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning tools
Understanding of strategic sourcing, total cost analysis, and cost-reduction methodologies
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality standards

Responsibilities

Source and purchase raw materials, components, packaging, equipment, and services needed to support operations
Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders while ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures
Review inventory levels, forecasts, and production schedules to determine purchasing requirements
Monitor supplier pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and quality performance
Expedite critical orders and resolve shortages, delays, pricing discrepancies, and supplier-related issues
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier agreements
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support production requirements and new product introductions
Evaluate supplier quotations and make sourcing recommendations based on cost, quality, service, and delivery performance
Support supplier qualification, audits, and performance improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing data, and procurement documentation within ERP/MRP systems
Analyze purchasing and supplier performance data to identify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities
Assist with inventory management efforts focused on reducing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Support strategic sourcing, supply continuity, and cost reduction initiatives