Purchasing Manager

Position Overview 

Join HOPPECKE BATTERIES to lead and scale the purchasing function for a rapidly growing battery systems business in North America. This is a foundational, senior-level role responsible for purchasing strategy and execution across procurement, supplier management, and intercompany sourcing, while supporting manufacturing, warehousing, and production operations. 

The Purchasing Manager will play a critical role in improving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, lead time, and working capital, while ensuring supply continuity and operational resilience across global and local supply networks. 

Key Responsibilities 

Purchasing Strategy & Leadership 

• Define and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business growth, production plans, and financial objectives. 
• Establish purchasing governance, supplier strategies, and performance management processes. 
• Act as the senior escalation point for supply, cost, quality, and delivery risks. 

Intercompany & Global Procurement 

• Lead all intercompany purchasing activities with Hoppecke Headquarters and affiliated entities. 
• Optimize network capital, lead time, logistics, customs compliance, and total landed cost across international operations. 

Supplier Management & Development 

• Own strategic supplier relationships for critical materials, parts, and components. 
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and supplier reliability. 
• Lead supplier qualification and development for new products and projects. 
• Oversee supplier corrective actions (CARs) related to quality nonconformities. 

Cross-Functional Execution 

• Partner with Planning, Production, Customer Service, Quality, and Finance teams to: 
• Align purchasing plans with demand and production 
• Reduce lead times and material costs 
• Control inventory levels and minimize excess or obsolete stock 
• Ensure purchase orders and purchasing data are accurate, timely, and compliant within ERP systems. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) 
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV) / Cost Reduction 
• Inventory Turns / Working Capital Improvement 
• Average Purchasing Lead Time 
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM / NCs) 
• Supply Disruptions due to Material Shortage 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. 
• 8 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost management. 
• Experience with intercompany and international procurement preferred. 
• Strong ERP, analytical, and financial skills. 
• Willingness to travel up to 10%. 

About HOPPECKE USA 

HOPPECKE Batteries, Inc (USA) is part of the global HOPPECKE Group, a leading provider of industrial battery systems and energy solutions. We deliver advanced technologies for energy storage, rail, and industrial applications, with a strong focus on reliability, sustainability, and customer support across North America.