What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at ExecuSource?
PURCHASING MANAGER
Shrewsbury, MA
Global leader in automation systems seeking Purchasing Manager - successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electro-mechanical components and assemblies for use in the production of our high precision instruments.
Key Responsibilities
Shrewsbury, MA
Global leader in automation systems seeking Purchasing Manager - successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electro-mechanical components and assemblies for use in the production of our high precision instruments.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for electro-mechanical parts including motors, sensors, etc. and other custom or off-the-shelf components.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions to ensure best value and long-term supplier relationships.
- Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, and manage delivery schedules to meet production and project deadlines.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure supplier components meet technical and quality specifications.
- Oversee small team of buyers (this is a working manager role)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 2x years of management experience required
- Experience working in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, or similar).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and understand engineering change orders (ECOs).