Purchasing Manager

Job overview

The Purchasing Manager role is onsite at Carpenter Co.’s manufacturing plant in Elkhart, IN; compensation is not specified. The position supports the Elkhart Division’s production operations and purchasing of goods and services. The manager leads purchasing and receiving to ensure materials and services are acquired cost-effectively, efficiently, and on time. The role supports production goals by managing suppliers, inventory, purchasing processes, and the work of the Purchasing Specialist.

What you'll do

• Negotiate rates and quotes with vendors
• order production raw materials and office supplies
• maintain optimal raw-material inventory with department managers
• manage cycle counts, forecasting, and variance analysis
• receive goods in SAP
• evaluate supplier performance
• improve supply-chain processes
• resolve receipt and backorder issues with Accounts Payable and Accounting
• supervise the Purchasing Specialist.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing manager

elkhart in

carpenter co.

supplier negotiations

raw materials

inventory control

sap

forecasting

supply chain

purchasing team

manufacturing plant

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• profit-sharing plan
• tuition reimbursement after one year
• long-term career opportunities.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; role oversees purchasing and receiving for all goods and services for the Elkhart Division.

About the employer

Carpenter Co. is hiring for this role. Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Sector: 42.