Purchasing Operations Manager

Mai Placement • Passaic, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a hands-on leader to take ownership of our Purchasing department and build a more efficient, accountable operation. You'll lead a team of 7-10 purchasing professionals while ensuring purchase orders are executed accurately, inventory stays in stock, suppliers deliver on time, and purchasing supports production without interruption. Success in this role comes from improving processes, developing your team, solving problems before they impact production, and creating a purchasing organization that runs with discipline and accountability.

Requirements

• Experience leading a purchasing or procurement team.
• Experience improving purchasing processes and workflows.
• Strong ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience managing inventory, supplier performance, and purchasing operations.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 7-10 buyers and purchasing professionals.
• Oversee daily purchasing operations, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and order execution.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier ETAs, and shortages to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Manage inbound containers, shipping documentation, vendor payments, and ERP purchasing data.
• Improve purchasing processes, create SOPs, and identify automation opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reports to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Hold suppliers and the purchasing team accountable for performance, accuracy, and on-time execution.
• Partner with Planning, Warehouse, and Operations to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed