Job Description Job Summary The Purchasing Manager will oversee the procurement of all raw materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation • Supplier Selection: Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors based on reliability, quality standards, and price. • Contract Management: Negotiate long-term supply agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to secure favorable terms and mitigate price volatility. • Cost Reduction: Implement cost-saving initiatives and "make vs. buy" analyses to improve the company's bottom line. Strategic Supplier Partnerships • Niche Vendor Management: Build a network of highly flexible, local, or specialized suppliers who can pivot quickly when production designs change. • Risk Mitigation: Since many parts may be "single-sourced" due to their unique nature, you must develop robust contingency plans for critical components. Production & Inventory Support • Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Work closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules. • Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, utilizing JIT (Just-in-Time) or Lean manufacturing principles. • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality department to address non-conforming materials and manage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process. Compensation: $80,000 to $90,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial purchasing Strong proficiency in MRP and ERP systems. Demonstrated success in high-volume environments. experience tracking KPIs related to key metrics such as Price Variance (PPV), Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), and Lead Time accuracy. Lean process