Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead a commodity team focused on driving a high-value supply chain across the North American region. This role is instrumental in enabling competitive advantage and improving year-over-year operating income. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in sourcing plastic and metal components, raw materials, and protection components while leading cost-reduction initiatives and supplier development. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with global cross-functional teams and supplier partners to implement commodity strategies, manage supply contracts, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement that meets both plant operations and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver improvements in total landed cost, targeting year-over-year savings.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team to grow leadership and functional excellence.
• Implement a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework to prioritize innovation and become a customer of choice.
• Work closely with Advanced Purchasing and other functions to support optimized customer quote costs.
• Communicate commodity strategies clearly, defining preferred suppliers and initiating advanced cost-saving initiatives.
• Establish and implement best-in-class supply chain processes.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships to improve sourcing performance and strategic alignment.
• Execute global sourcing strategies and manage supplier contracts effectively.
• Support operational KPIs, including inventory and delivery performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience managing commodities such as plastics, metals, raw materials, or protection components.
• Strong technical knowledge of materials and cost drivers within assigned commodities.
• Demonstrated success in commodity strategy development and execution.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, and Operations.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in managing conflict and navigating challenges effectively.

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