As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the planning, purchasing, and material management processes to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. This role requires a strategic approach, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to meet business objectives, optimize inventory levels, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
You will work closely with supply chain, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability while minimizing costs and waste. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading and motivating your team, ensuring effective goal achievement and professional development.
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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Managing the Purchasing Team, ensuring their development and achievement of business objectives. Ensuring smooth material flow while optimizing inventory levels in compliance with customer, legal, and operational requirements. Monitoring and ensuring on-time material deliveries through appropriate performance indicators, supporting Purchasing Specialists in resolving supply issues. Developing proactive strategies for business improvement, continuously refining forecasts in collaboration with the S&OP Department. Collaborating with the European/Global Supply Chain Team to assess, implement, and optimize inventory strategies (MOQ levels, lead times, safety stock) and supply chain efficiency. Managing supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and implementing risk management strategies. Ensuring proper application of company purchasing strategies, including ordering policies, ABCD management, and month-end closing processes. Closely cooperating with production teams to align material planning with production schedules and ensure effective communication with planning, logistics, and production teams. Driving continuous process improvement and cost-saving initiatives. Overseeing indirect purchasing for the facility, covering operational and CAPEX purchases, in line with company policies and strategies. Participating in budget planning and overseeing budget utilization. Ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations, including: Organizing workstations according to health and safety standards. Ensuring proper maintenance and use of protective equipment. Implementing accident prevention and workplace health measures. Maintaining safe working conditions and enforcing compliance with safety rules. Ensuring employees adhere to health and safety recommendationsWho You Are:
You are a results-driven leader with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You excel in cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making, ensuring smooth purchasing operations and supply chain efficiency. Your proactive approach allows you to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous optimization.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in material planning or purchasing in a production company. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in purchasing and inventory management within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong English language skills (both written and spoken). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power BI) and ERP systems (SAP, MRP, APS). Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a data-driven decision-making approach. Professional and reliable communication with customers and suppliers. Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage large amounts of information effectively.Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Additional qualifications (e.g., CPIM) are a plus. Knowledge of forecasting methods is an advantage.Our Offer to You:
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and bring the best solutions to our customers. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration, and promotes continuous improvement.
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