Purchasing Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement processes. The ideal candidate will prepare and monitor purchase orders, manage supplier development, and provide ERP support to ensure effectiveness. The Purchasing Manager must work closely with supply chain contacts, finance, and operations to ensure project effectiveness. This role will also be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings, improving vendor performance, and driving process improvements across the supply chain.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for raw material and services.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery

Identify and select the most suitable suppliers based on reliability, product quality, cost-efficiency, and strategic fit

Manage contract negotiations and maintain long-term supplier partnerships

Evaluate supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to prevent supply chain disruptions and discussed with management

Facilitate vendor audits and track supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and cost

Develop, monitor, and maintain an accurate and efficient supplier database

Partner with operations to manage external vendors and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of goods and services

Prepare and manage purchase orders; solicit bids and review requisitions for materials and services

Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, and components to support production demand

Analyze price proposals, financial data, and market trends to determine competitive and reasonable pricing

Monitor logistics functions, including scheduling timely part deliveries and overseeing shipping and receiving

Use ERP systems to manage procurement activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate reports

Collaborate with quality assurance to address and resolve non-conformances and material issues

Advocate for and support a clean, organized work environment through 5S practices

Develop and maintain strong working relationships across departments and with key external partners

Work effectively in a dynamic team environment with frequently shifting priorities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of supply chain processes, best practices, and commodity price trends

Perform other duties as assigned to support a positive customer experience and strengthen customer relationships

Essential Core Values

Our values are the foundation to the culture on which we develop relationships and deliver results at Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. Our values – Integrity, Pride and Awareness - unify us in our effort to provide our customers with expertise, experience and meticulous attention to detail, Partner in Precision.

As a member of the Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. team, support and maintain a positive culture by upholding our mission, values, policies and procedures.

Job Specifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, procurement, or related field (preferable)

2+ years’ experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Excel and Word

Thorough competence in databases, spreadsheets, and ERP systems

Must have ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Active listening, critical thinking and cost-effective decision making are required

Ability to remain calm under difficult and high-pressure situations

Proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies

Ability to work with others in a team environment and to give/receive feedback

Must bring others together to try to reconcile differences

Must have a positive, “can do” attitude – “jump in” and help out wherever needed

Physical Specifications

Ability to sit for long hours at a time

Ability to stand and walk spontaneously throughout the day

Standing on concrete surfaces for long periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, infrequently