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ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc · 1 day ago

PURCHASING MANAGER (FV)

Fox Valley - Green Bay, WI 54304

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

8+ years exp

ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc is seeking a Purchasing Manager located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure efficient procurement processes.

ManufacturingSecurity

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, and delivery objectives

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience

Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve competitive total cost of ownership

Monitor market trends, material pricing, and risk factors to inform purchasing decisions

Identify opportunities for cost savings through consolidation, alternative materials, or process improvements

Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials, components, and services

Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and consistency

Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and delivery challenges in coordination with internal teams

Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Engineering to forecast material demand and maintain optimal inventory levels

Support inventory accuracy through proper ordering, receipt tracking, and supplier scheduling practices

Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and contract documentation

Provide reporting on key metrics such as spend, supplier performance, material availability, and cost savings

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies

Adhere to ISO procedures

Work effectively in a team environment

Perform other duties as assigned by direct leader

Qualification

Purchasing experienceMetal manufacturing knowledgeSourcing strategiesMS Office proficiencyBlueprint readingVendor understandingTeam collaborationFast-paced environment

Required

A Bachelor's Degree with 8 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. An Associate Degree with 10 years purchasing experience or in lieu of either above mentioned degree, 8 + years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute performance-based solutions is required

Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel is required

Preferred

Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired

Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials including, but not limited to, fasteners, hardware, metal finishes and chemical compositions

Knowledge of applied coatings and chemical treatments is preferred

Understanding of vendors' specific function capabilities as they relate to the metal fabrication process is desired

Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred

Proficiency in product and manufacturing blueprint reading is desired

Company

ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc

ArmorWorks is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to developing the most innovative protective technologies available on the market today.

Founded in 1996

Chandler, Arizona, USA

201-500 employees