Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities supporting electric motor and gear manufacturing. This role ensures cost-effective, timely, and high-quality sourcing of materials, components, tooling, and services critical to production operations.
What You Will Do
- Source and manage materials such as copper windings, steel laminations, castings, bearings, magnets, electronics and related components
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, tooling, and capacity with suppliers
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams
- Drive cost-reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives
- Manage suppliers using quality, delivery, and cost metrics
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems and ensure policy and quality compliance
- Lead and develop purchasing staff, as applicable
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 6+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience with mechanical or electromechanical components
- ERP/MRP and Excel proficiency; ORACLE experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 30%; Ability to travel within the US
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- APICS certification is a definite plus
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