TES Recruiting · 9 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Thomasville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expTES Recruiting is seeking a Purchasing Manager to play a key leadership role in managing raw materials procurement for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving cost efficiencies, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and mentoring purchasing team members across the plant network.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Drive cost reduction initiatives with the supply base and track/validate savings performance
Maintain and monitor inventory levels and reorder points across manufacturing locations
Lead efforts to reduce network-wide inventory through ERP system optimization and Excel-based analytics
Train and evaluate purchasing planners on effective procurement strategies to reduce excess inventory
Identify and manage slow-moving or obsolete inventory, facilitating appropriate disposition
Develop and distribute purchasing analytics and KPI reports
Address and follow up on quality issues related to defective materials with suppliers and internal teams
Document key purchasing procedures and maintain up-to-date ERP pricing and part number files
Oversee inventory transfer processes and provide related training across facilities
Provide leadership and oversight for cycle count and physical inventory processes; analyze results and ensure accuracy
Act as backup for plant-level purchasing planners as needed
Support 5S implementation strategies for raw materials storage across facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
5+ years of progressive purchasing experience, preferably in a lean (JIT) manufacturing environment
Experience in Operations, Direct Procurement, and Commodity Management
Comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, including suppliers
Benefits
Direct hire Opening with Benefits
Company
TES Recruiting
Specialized recruiting and executive search firm specializing in technical, engineering and supply chain roles within manufacturing.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase