Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Hammond, IN

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

Position: Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager

About Us: Join our dynamic team! We're a leading manufacturer of raw materials used for renewable energy products and have been experiencing tremendous growth and are looking for talented and passionate candidates to join our team. We are committed to excellence and innovation in our industry, and we are looking for a talented Purchasing Manager to help us achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and control procurement activities.
• Oversee procurement from intent to purchase to supplier selection, price negotiations, and inventory management.
• Negotiate complex requests for equipment, suppliers, energy, raw materials (including lead), and services.
• Develop and continuously improve procurement rules and regulations.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company policies.
• Handle correspondence and negotiations with suppliers.
• Monitor costs and stay within allocated budgets, identifying and pursuing cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
• Oversee inventory levels to support production schedules without excessive overstock.
• Evaluate quality, price, reliability, delivery, technical support, and availability of goods and services.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain efficient manufacturing operations.
• Participate in the annual budget process and monthly business reviews.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter with excellent analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer and programming skills.
• BS degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related fields; MBA preferred.
• Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, or CIPS).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP programs, budget management, and KPI monitoring.
• Experience in commodity purchasing (e.g., lead metal) preferred.
• Proficient in project management software like Microsoft Project.

Work Hours:

• Normal work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to chris.minyon@cybercoders.com!

Benefits

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.