Purchasing Manager (onsite in Fort Collins, CO)

Veralto Global•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager leads procurement execution and material-flow activities that support manufacturing schedules, engineering priorities, and customer commitments. You will lead and develop the Buyer team and maintain accountability for materials from purchase-order placement through receipt and delivery to production or R&D. This position is part of the materials and supply chain organization in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is an onsite role.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing supply chain or materials teams
Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments using ERP/MRP systems and inventory-control processes.
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing, material planning, MRP, inventory control, receiving, and warehouse practices.
Experience analyzing demand, forecast, inventory, purchase-order, or supplier-performance data and turning findings into action.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Experience with S&OP, demand planning, inventory optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or related certification.
Experience leading Buyers and warehouse or inventory personnel.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Buyers through clear expectations, standard work, accountability, and development planning.
Direct daily purchasing and materials execution through Daily Visual Management, so orders and deliveries align with production schedules and customer requirements.
Analyze demand, forecasts, inventory, purchase orders, and supplier commitments to identify and mitigate supply risks.
Lead supplier escalations involving shortages, delivery, quality, and capacity.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing on supplier transitions, dual sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier-performance initiatives.
Support new-product introductions, engineering changes, product transitions, and demand-review or S&OP processes.
Lead cross-functional improvement work involving material availability, inventory, schedule attainment, and operational execution.
Improve materials processes through Lean, Kaizen, Visual Daily Management, KPIs, standard work, ERP, and MRP.