Purchasing Manager

Job Opening: Purchasing Manager
Location: Temple, TX (On-Site)
Compensation: $110K - $135K (DOE)

Position Summary

If you're an experienced Purchasing Manager looking to lead a team, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and make a direct impact on operational performance, please read on.  

We're seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations and lead a small team of purchasing professionals.  The ideal candidate combines strategic sourcing expertise with strong operational execution and enjoys working cross-functionally to solve challenges related to supply, cost, inventory, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of purchasing professionals
• Develop sourcing plans that support business objectives, operational needs, and cost targets
• Evaluate, select, and cultivate supplier partnerships to improve reliability, pricing, and service levels
• Lead negotiations involving supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms
• Identify opportunities to reduce spend and improve procurement efficiency across the supply base
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and capacity
• Partner closely with production planning and operations teams to ensure material requirements are met
• Manage purchasing activities within ERP/MRP systems and maintain accurate procurement data
• Review inventory trends and purchasing metrics to support inventory optimization initiatives
• Analyze spending patterns, supplier data, and market conditions to support sourcing decisions
• Coordinate escalation efforts for critical shortages and high-priority procurement issues
• Track departmental performance metrics and implement improvement plans as needed
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and finance teams on business initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered
• 7 years of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience supervising or leading purchasing personnel
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and sourcing initiatives
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, and manufacturing supply chains
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems; Oracle experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of quality-focused manufacturing environments is preferred
• Effective communicator with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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