Purchasing Manager

Jarraff Industries • St. Peter, MN

13d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Jarraff by Prinoth provides high-quality, specialized right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, and tree care equipment. Products include the Jarraff All-Terrain Tree Trimmers, Mini-Jarraff Urban Tree Trimmer and T-Rex Carrier Vehicles. Located in St. Peter, MN, our facilities are a hub for all vegetation management products offered in North America. With Customer success fueling our passion, our values align with Prinoth's as we work on becoming the best partner and employer. The combined offering from Jarraff by Prinoth and Prinoth is taking the vegetation management industry by storm, offering a full range of product solutions focus on improving customer safety, performance, and profitability. Overview The Purchasing Manager leads the purchasing function for a heavy equipment manufacturing operation, ensuring the timely purchasing of complex components, raw materials, and specialized services. This role manages a team of buyers, maintains supplier partnerships, and drives cost, quality, and delivery performance to support production schedules and long-term business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in heavy equipment, industrial machinery, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in high-value, technical components.
• Ability to understand engineering requirements and collaborate with technical teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on cost, lead time, and supplier performance.
• Effective leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across engineering, operations, and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM).
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier development programs.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management & Development Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers specializing in industrial and heavy-equipment components. Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve any quality issues and determine solutions when quality issues are experienced. Support supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Inventory, Lead-Time, and Cost Optimization Responsible for production forecasting and planning to manage procurement schedules and prevent line-down situations. Optimize inventory levels for critical components while balancing cost, lead time, and production needs. Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and process improvements. Support make-versus-buy analysis and evaluate alternative sourcing options for high-risk or high-cost parts.
• Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers. Set performance goals, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to procurement policies and best practices. Provide training on reading engineering drawings, understanding BOM structures, and managing technical supplier discussions.
• Compliance, Documentation & Reporting Ensure procurement activities comply with industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines relevant to heavy equipment manufacturing. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier certifications, and contract documentation. Prepare reports on procurement KPIs, cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees