Purchasing Manager

Mrsi Systems - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Tewksbury, MA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in supporting procurement activities and managing tasks to achieve global supply chain goals. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining optimal cost and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. The role requires interaction with all levels of the organization and involves overseeing the purchasing function and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manages the purchasing function, including assignment of purchasing tasks, supervision and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the procurement of products and services per requirements.
• Ensures quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met for direct and indirect materials.
• Leads supplier qualification processes and risk level management.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in support of ISO9001.
• Prepares RFQ's, technical requirement specifications, design packages and drawings.
• Manages the Vendor Master and ensures AVL compliance.
• Tracks purchasing related metrics (KPI's), including supplier on time delivery, purchase price variance, supplier corrective actions and cooperative management.
• Generates Purchase Orders and expedites as required.
• Participates in internal/external audits.
• Maintains supplier scorecards, including on time delivery/late orders, returns, quality non-conformances, and participates in supplier QBR's.
• Interfaces with Finance to reconcile accounts payables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in preparing RFQs and technical specifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with supplier qualification processes.
• Familiarity with vendor management systems.
• Knowledge of KPI tracking and analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.