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Manager, Purchasing - Contract - Greensboro, NC
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A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$103,814 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Manager, Purchasing
- Contract
- Greensboro, NC at Morson Edge (Canada) Manager, Purchasing
- Contract
- Greensboro, NC at Morson Edge (Canada) in Colfax, North Carolina Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
contract We're hiring an experienced Purchasing Manager to support the mobilization and ongoing operations of an aerospace facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building supplier networks, solving supply chain challenges, and working within a fast-paced, international aerospace environment. What you'll be doing: Lead sourcing and supplier management for goods and services required to successfully mobilize the Greensboro facility Develop a supply chain capable of meeting quality, delivery and cost objectives Identify supplier and supply chain risks and implement effective mitigation plans Manage sourcing activities in accordance with established procurement processes and category strategies Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, compliance, ESG and CSR requirements Support supplier onboarding, governance and ongoing performance management Work closely with Buyers to ensure purchase orders are placed on time and supplier deliveries remain on schedule Manage purchasing activity within the IFS ERP system Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, cost reduction and cost avoidance Support budgets, forecasts and monthly/quarterly performance reporting Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with operations, procurement and supply chain teams across the U.S. and UK What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or a related discipline preferred Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS or equivalent is an asset Aerospace, defense, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry background would be highly advantageous Approximately 5-10 years of procurement/supply chain experience, ideally within a multi-site or international organization Strong experience with U.S. sourcing and supplier management Experience sourcing and purchasing indirect commodities, CAPEX and operational support products/services Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance and operational supply chain issues Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience working within a cross-functional matrix organization We're looking for someone who is results-driven, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, with the confidence to work across functions, cultures and time zones. ???? Interested? Send your resume to karen.roe@morson-edge.
com Please note:
This is a genuine, active opportunity. Morson Edge does not use artificial intelligence to screen or select candidates.