ANA · 12 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Henderson, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $142K/yr
8+ years expANA is a recognized industry leader in the manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to customer service and innovative energy solutions. They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities, ensuring effective sourcing and vendor management to support business operations and strategic goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyUX Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and budgetary objectives
Oversee sourcing, negotiations, and contract management to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery
Lead supplier evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure strong supplier relationships, performance, and risk mitigation
Lead supplier quality assurance and initiatives, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery for all purchased parts/services
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align purchasing with production and financial forecasts
Manage daily procurement operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier communication
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
Maintain accurate records and reports related to purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance
Ensure full utilization of ERP (Business Central) to drive efficiency and transparency
Manage and develop a team of buyers responsible for both production and advanced product procurement
Establish and develop a supplier quality function and expertise
Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and mentorship
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cost-conscious decision-making
Develop and manage the purchasing budget, ensuring cost savings and value optimization
Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities
Drive continuous improvement through automation, data-driven decision-making, and supplier collaboration
Actively manage employee performance by maintaining ongoing documentation related to skills, performance trends, development progress, and compliance
Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings to provide coaching, feedback, and goal alignment
Utilize documented insights to support annual performance reviews, performance management processes, succession planning, and informed management decision-making, including identifying high-potential talent and workforce readiness
Review, verify, and approve employee timesheets, sick time, paid time off (PTO), and floating holiday requests in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll schedules, and applicable labor regulations
Evaluate and manage time-off approvals with consideration for maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs and quality output
Resolve discrepancies, address timekeeping issues, and coordinate with payroll as needed to ensure accurate and timely pay processing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a department leadership role
Proven successive growth in leadership and managerial skills over time
Proven success managing procurement for a medium size company, industrial product experience is a plus
Experience implementing and managing ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
Strong negotiation and contract management skills and experience
Excellent leadership and people management capabilities
Financial acumen and understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO)
Data-driven decision-making and proficiency in procurement analytics
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge of relevant regulatory, compliance, and sustainability standards
Preferred
MBA
Quality certification and leadership
Benefits
Competitive pay
401k with company contribution
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Life Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Appreciation Programs
Company
ANA
ANA is an open-source chatbot framework that helps in creating ChatBots.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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