Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing and SAP

Purchasing Manager

Greater Quad Cities Iowa area (relocation assistance offered)

Competitive Pay, 10% Bonus, 401K Match

Fortune 500 Global Manufacturer

Immediate need for an experienced Purchasing Manager for an established and growing global manufacturing company. This person will lead a team of 6-8 people in the Purchasing Supply Chain function that encompasses multiple sites.

This company is in a growth phase and this person will play a vital role as a strategic partner for the company (roughly 600 employees, 2 sites within 10 miles of each other).

We seek purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment and specific experience with SAP. This role is crucial in managing and enhancing supplier relationships, leading the supplier approval process, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to optimize materials cost, minimize risks related to quality and delivery, and foster continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Talent Development :

• Lead and mentor the supply chain team, with a focus on talent development, succession planning, and performance management.

Supplier & Supply Chain Management :

Demand & Operational Planning :

Lean Supply Chain Strategy :

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

Established and growing global manufacturing company. This person will lead a team of 6-8 people in the Purchasing Supply Chain function that encompasses multiple sites. This company is in a growth phase and this person will play a vital role as a strategic partner for the company (roughly 600 employees, 2 sites within 10 miles of each other). We seek purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment and specific experience with SAP. This role is crucial in managing and enhancing supplier relationships, leading the supplier approval process, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to optimize materials cost, minimize risks related to quality and delivery, and foster continuous improvement initiatives.