Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager

Description

If you're a strategic supply chain leader who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, negotiating win-win partnerships, and improving the way manufacturing businesses operate, we'd like to talk with you.

At Sacoma Specialty Products, you'll lead the strategic purchasing and supply chain functions while supporting both Sacoma Specialty Products and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering. This role goes beyond day-to-day purchasing-it's an opportunity to influence supplier performance, optimize inventory, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to support the long-term success of our business. 

We're looking for a leader who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and developing supply chain strategies that improve quality, delivery, cost, and overall operational performance. If you're motivated by continuous improvement and enjoy making a measurable impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive pay based on experience 
• Weekly pay 
• Quarterly bonus opportunities 
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility 
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities 
• Opportunity to lead purchasing and supply chain initiatives that directly support manufacturing operations 
• Collaborative environment where you'll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance

As the Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership for purchasing and supply chain operations while ensuring materials are available to support production and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute purchasing and supply chain strategies that support the operational objectives of Sacoma Specialty Products and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering. 
• Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, delivery, service, and cost objectives. 
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and strengthen the overall supply chain through strategic sourcing initiatives. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Purchasing Specialist while ensuring efficient day-to-day purchasing operations. 
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure timely material availability and support production schedules. 
• Monitor supplier performance, inventory levels, and market conditions while proactively identifying supply chain risks and implementing appropriate solutions. 
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including supplier quality, on-time delivery, inventory turns, purchase price variance, and cost savings. 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing processes, improve supplier performance, and increase operational efficiency. 
• Develop and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices that support operational excellence. 
• Prepare purchasing and supply chain reports and provide recommendations to the Director of Operations. 
• Build strong working relationships across both Sacoma Specialty Products and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering while supporting company objectives and demonstrating our Core Values.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings both strategic thinking and hands-on manufacturing supply chain experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered). 
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. 
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier relationships. 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and ERP/MRP systems. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP system experience preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Occasional travel between Sacoma Specialty Products and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering as business needs require.  

At Sacoma Specialty Products, we believe strong supplier partnerships, strategic planning, and continuous improvement are essential to delivering quality products and supporting long-term growth. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact on our supply chain operations, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.