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Manufacturing Purchasing Manager at ICC International Manufacturing Purchasing Manager at ICC International in Maryville, Tennessee Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time

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Maryville, TN Company:

ICC International Employment Type:

Full-Time About ICC International ICC International is a leading manufacturer of custom commutators and slip rings for demanding industrial applications. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and materials function and help support the continued growth of our manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring materials are available when needed while managing cost, quality, inventory, supplier performance, and compliance. What You'll Do Lead purchasing activities for raw materials including copper, mica, steel, phenolic, bronze, tooling, shop supplies, product supplies, and outside services. Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage supplier relationships. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements. Analyze purchasing and material data using Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, and regression analysis to identify cost savings and quality improvements. Manage inventory using FIFO, min/max controls, store routing, and other inventory-management practices. Oversee receiving, inspection, purchase orders, inventory control, and monthly inventory reconciliation. Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information within ICC's ERP system. Follow Comex rules and regulations and prepare monthly raw material purchasing reports and recommendations. Manage Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) requirements, including compliance, documentation, import/export processes, customs regulations, broker coordination, duty savings, and inventory controls. Monitor international freight, tariffs, and applicable trade regulations. Develop and improve purchasing policies, procedures, and processes. Lead and direct purchasing and materials personnel. Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to ensure materials are available to support production schedules. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing, purchasing and inventory control. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis. Experience working with ERP systems. Experience with FTZ, international purchasing, customs, tariffs, and import/export processes strongly preferred. Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Proven leadership and people-management abilities. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. Hands-on, proactive approach with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external customers. Why Join ICC? At ICC International, purchasing is more than placing orders. It directly impacts our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by controlling costs, improving inventory, strengthening supplier relationships, improving processes, and supporting a growing manufacturing operation. If you are an experienced purchasing professional who enjoys solving problems, working with suppliers, analyzing data, and taking on ownership, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join the ICC International team!