Purchasing Manager
About The Position
The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement operations, manages and develops a procurement team, and sources and purchases the equipment, goods, and services needed for production. The role manages supplier relationships and ensures procurement activities support company objectives, market conditions, and budgetary constraints. The position works across Production, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals. It involves tracking procurement metrics, forecasting supply and demand, supporting inventory and production availability, using ERP/MRP systems, mitigating supply-chain risks, and coordinating procurement impacts from engineering changes and supplier quality issues. This is a full-time, in-office position at the G.A.L. Manufacturing Bronx facility in Bronx, New York. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, five days per week. The work environment includes a general office and manufacturing plant, with occasional movement of materials and equipment and 10% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing management, preferably in manufacturing.
- Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- 2–3 years of people-management experience and demonstrated ability to lead, judge effectively, and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills, including experience with supplier contracts, scorecards, and performance metrics.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, including the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
- Experience developing demand and supply plans as part of S&OP and explaining planning logic to people at different seniority levels.
Nice To Haves
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certification.
- Infor V11 experience.
- Experience supporting an ERP system implementation or transition.
- SQL, Python, or other data-analysis tools.
- Experience with international or multi-region sourcing and supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a high-performing procurement team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Production, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to understand material requirements and align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Develop purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and market conditions, working with the Sourcing team to execute procurement objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers; partner with Sourcing on contract and pricing negotiations; and ensure on-time delivery and material quality.
- Track and report functional metrics, including PPV and freight, to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Monitor and forecast supply and demand to support production availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Use ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing, inventory, and planning activities.
- Assess and mitigate supply-chain risks, including inventory shortages, quality issues, and supplier or vendor disruptions.
- Oversee procurement impacts of engineering changes (ECOs) and partner with Quality on supplier non-conformances and returns to vendor (RTVs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
