A.T. STAFFING · 4 days ago
Purchasing Manager
Tyler-Jacksonville Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expA.T. STAFFING is seeking a Purchasing Manager who will oversee all procurement activities to ensure a consistent, cost-effective, and reliable supply of materials and services. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing purchasing strategies to support production and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Casey Boggs
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, components, and services
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply stability
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and vendors
Maintain optimal inventory levels in coordination with production planning and logistics
Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and service; initiate corrective actions when necessary
Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base and mitigate risks
Oversee purchase orders, requisitions, and approvals in compliance with company policies
Develop and monitor annual purchasing budgets and cost-saving targets
Analyze market trends, material costs, and supply chain disruptions to anticipate and mitigate risks
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and lead-time optimization
Collaborate with global purchasing teams to leverage global sourcing opportunities
Work with Engineering to support new product development (NPD) projects and ensure material readiness
Partner with Operations and Production teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules
Support Finance with accurate cost forecasting, vendor invoices, and reconciliation
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address supplier nonconformities and ensure compliance with specifications
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate supplier data, pricing records, and contract documentation
Utilize ERP/MRP systems for purchase order tracking, reporting, and inventory management
Generate regular procurement performance reports and present to senior management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of 5–7 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
Solid understanding of manufacturing materials (metals, copper, aluminum, fasteners, packaging, etc.)
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPIM)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and inventory optimization concepts
Company
A.T. STAFFING
Experienced Staffing Solutions Over fifty years ago, the first Advance'd Temporaries office opened its doors in Tyler, Texas with a strong focus on innovation, dedication, integrity and know how.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase