Purchasing Manager

Bonded Filter Company • Nashville, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of materials to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory levels, and efficient workflow. This role bridges purchasing and planning functions and requires strong analytical skills, supplier management capabilities, and cross-functional partnership with plant leadership and Finance/AP. The Purchasing Manager owns purchasing execution (materials/parts/services as applicable) and is a key contributor to the S&OP process.

This is a highly collaborative role. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, willing to learn, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift as we scale. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape purchasing processes and grow your scope as the company grows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a plant/manufacturing/industrial environment (or comparable operational setting).
• Demonstrated experience managing the full PO lifecycle, expediting, vendor communication, and problem resolution.
• Working knowledge of inventory practices (cycle counts, min/max, reorder points) and strong attention to data accuracy.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement tools and Excel; ability to build and maintain trackers and basic reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; able to partner effectively with Plant Leadership, Maintenance, Production, and Finance/AP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and vendor-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Understanding of production processes, lead times, and inventory principles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience implementing new ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end purchasing for plant needs (MRO, parts, supplies, services, and other assigned categories): requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, receiving coordination, and invoice issue resolution.
• Maintain continuity of supply; identify constraints early and coordinate alternatives with production and maintenance leaders.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to support continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with production, New Business Onboarding/Sales, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Manage supplier performance (responsiveness, on-time delivery, quality via vendor scorecards) and resolve shortages, late shipments, and damages/claims.
• Gather quotes and support negotiations within approval authority; enforce pricing discipline and manage vendor price changes.
• Partner with Finance/AP to resolve three-way match discrepancies and ensure clean documentation for audit and controls.
• Maintain accurate item master and vendor data (pricing, MOQ, lead times, UOMs, preferred suppliers) in applicable systems.
• Support inventory health: reorder points/min-max where appropriate, stockout prevention, and reduction of excess/obsolete inventory with warehouse/operations; analyze usage trends and adjust as needed.
• Build and maintain simple procurement KPI reporting (e.g., supplier OTD, lead times, PO cycle time, price variance, savings pipeline) and communicate risks/issues proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization, supplier consolidation, and process improvements that reduce cost and improve service to the plant.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval limits, and ethical sourcing expectations.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations and improved planning accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Support implementation of new ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and planning activities.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other programs.
• Specific benefits and eligibility will be shared during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager