Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Near Northampton, MA

Are you looking to make a career change with a growing manufacturer specializing in tape and adhesive products? This exciting opportunity as a Purchasing Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, 401(k), family leave, referral program, and more. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Purchasing Manager opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, and MRO supplies

• Source, qualify, and manage suppliers for films, adhesives, release liners, coatings, and related manufacturing materials

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while monitoring commodity markets and raw material pricing trends

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and service while maintaining strong vendor relationships

• Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, and vendor-related issues to support uninterrupted production

• Partner with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Product Development, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability

• Maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing cost, service, and production requirements

• Ensure purchased materials meet product specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements including ISO 9001:2015 compliance

• Maintain SDS documentation, compliance certifications, and support investigations involving raw material quality issues

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment

• Experience within tape, adhesive, coatings, chemical, or converting manufacturing strongly preferred

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration experience

• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and inventory management

• Knowledge of raw materials including films, resins, rubber, acrylics, silicones, solvents, specialty chemicals, and packaging materials

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

• Experience leading procurement teams preferred

• Familiarity with global sourcing, import/export regulations, and Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Family leave

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

Pay Range:

$95k – $120k