Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview

This position is for a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing activities in a manufacturing setting. The role calls for strong team leadership, sourcing strategy, and hands-on knowledge of MRP and ERP tools, bills of material, and inventory control. The successful candidate will also have substantial experience dealing with overseas suppliers and a history of improving costs, supplier performance, and internal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the purchasing team, including buyers and materials management personnel.
• Design and carry out strategic sourcing plans that achieve planned savings targets.
• Handle supplier negotiations covering pricing, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers overseas, especially in Asia.
• Track vendor performance and support ongoing process improvements.
• Rush and resolve material shortages when needed to keep operations moving.
• Use MRP and ERP platforms to run purchasing workflows and manage inventory.
• Maintain a steady supply of quality materials and components for production.

Candidate Profile

• At least 8 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 4 years in purchasing leadership or management roles.
• Stable work history with evidence of long-term tenure in previous roles.
• Direct experience working with international suppliers, with Asia experience preferred.
• Strong exposure to MRP/ERP systems, with Syspro preferred.
• Experience supporting MRP/ERP implementation and understanding BOM structures.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Optional voluntary benefit choices.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible benefits structure so employees can select coverage that fits their needs.
• Paid sick leave where legally required.
• Any other paid leave required by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Holiday pay for those who meet the eligibility rules.

Additional Information

This employer is an equal opportunity organization, including consideration for veterans and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will also be reviewed. Benefit availability may not extend to client-recruited or direct-hire assignments. Privacy and applicant data use are governed by the company’s candidate privacy statement.