Purchasing Manager

Feldmeier Equipment•Syracuse, NY

3d•$73,615 - $145,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities to support manufacturing operations, ensuring materials, components, and services are obtained at the best value while meeting quality, delivery, and compliance requirements. This role develops supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, manages inventory strategies, and works cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance to support operational goals.

Requirements

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production schedules, inventory targets, and cost objectives
Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials, fabricated components, and services
Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and reliability
Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies
Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness; address corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on new product introductions, material changes, and supplier selection
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
Track market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends to support forecasting and risk mitigation
Ensure procurement activities meet internal controls, audit requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
Lead, mentor, and evaluate purchasing or procurement staff (if applicable)
Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, cost reports, and supplier data to support leadership decision-making
Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
The ability to work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
Ability to handle stress and fast paced environment.
Strategic sourcing
Cost control and negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field
5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation skills with proven experience managing suppliers and contracts
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management principles
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience in custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments
Knowledge of metal, fabrication, or industrial equipment procurement
Supervisory or team leadership experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production schedules, inventory targets, and cost objectives
Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials, fabricated components, and services
Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and reliability
Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies
Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness; address corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on new product introductions, material changes, and supplier selection
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
Track market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends to support forecasting and risk mitigation
Ensure procurement activities meet internal controls, audit requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
Lead, mentor, and evaluate purchasing or procurement staff (if applicable)
Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, cost reports, and supplier data to support leadership decision-making