Purchasing Manager

For the procurement professional who has expertise in purchasing and materials sourcing, the purchasing Manager position for Bray Controls is an ideal next step in your career. In this growth-oriented role, you will have the opportunity to take on important purchasing duties including work with established vendors, research and generate relationships with new vendors, interface closely with QA, and improve the overall processes that drive the success of the purchasing organization. This hands-on role will offer you dynamic opportunities as you build supplier connections and work with teams around the globe. If you want to broaden your purchasing skill set while working with a leader in the flow control industry, then join our high-functioning team and positively impact our bottom line. As our Purchasing Manager, you will lead, manage, and develop the purchasing group while providing oversight and execution of purchasing tasks for all components, products, and services required for valve and actuator manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to maintain supplier relationships and manage the sourcing and quoting of products/services. You will also work on multiple projects at once, while engaging in all aspects of the procurement life cycle on each order. In your first 30 days, your mission will be to take initiative and learn our systems & processes while getting acquainted with the current supplier base. Some of your duties: Oversee our partnership with suppliers to establish long term cost reductions, availability of product/services, and superior quality. Oversee volume purchasing and improve processes with established primary internal suppliers. Source, quote, and purchase products/services as needed for new products and expedited orders. Issue purchase orders to initiate the procurement cycle, monitor delivery status and update the ERP system accordingly; expediting when necessary, to fulfill production requirements. Coordinate the receipt of, as well as process, required documentation for receipt of goods, including documentation associated with imports. Adapt to changing tariff landscape to optimize sourcing strategy. Provide agile leadership, guidance, and developmental training to direct reports in a manner that promotes professional growth, drives innovative ideas, and fosters team engagement Work in tandem with the Planning department to achieve inventory goals and maximize cash flow. Qualifications: At least 5 years of management experience in a similar role Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or closely related field. Master's degree preferred. Manufacturing industry experience preferred Prior experience developing new vendors and supplier connections Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems Strong Excel skills will round out your technical skill set Strong negotiation skill set. Strong data analysis skill set. This is an exciting opportunity to put your mark on the procurement function with Bray Controls. From day one, you will be part of an exciting and growing global player in the process-control business. Leverage your procurement expertise and take the next step in your professional future - apply now! Please Note Immigration sponsorship not offered for this position Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field. Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field. Masters or better in Business Administration. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.