Seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing operations, inventory control and supplier realtionships within a manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll lead a deidcated team, manage key vendor partnerships, negotiate pricing and contracts, and ensure materials meet production needs to their innovative, US made products. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of purchasing and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably within HVAC, thermal systems, or industrial equipment. Apply now!
location: Rochester, New Hampshire
job type: Permanent
salary: $110,000 - 125,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure materials and services meet quality, cost, and delivery standards
- Manage and support a team handling purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management
- Act as the primary buyer for complex or long lead-time materials and components
- Review and issue purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve supplier issues
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure materials align with production schedules
- Analyze demand forecasts and historical usage to plan material requirements
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, pricing and reliability
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and delivery terms to achieve cost savings and stable supply
- Track an analyze market trends for key commodities like steel, metals and natural gas
- Review and approve team purchasing recommendations and pricing updates in ERP
- Coordinate with engineering, production and sales teams to align material needs with project timelines
- Address material shortages and adjust plans as needed to avoid disruption
- Monitor and report on purchasing performance metrics and cost-saving initiatives
- Lead supplier relationship management to ensure partnerships and consistent quality
- Identify opportunities for process improcement and greater efficiency within purchasing operations
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
