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The Purchasing Manager leads the purchasing team and works closely with production, engineering, and finance.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDevelop and manage purchasing strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.\r\nSelect, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure strong performance and reliability.\r\nNegotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers.\r\nMonitor inventory levels and coordinate with the production team to meet demand.\r\nResolve supply chain issues, delays, or shortages.\r\nReview purchase orders and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.\r\nTrack key purchasing metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.\r\nWork cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance on sourcing decisions.\r\nSupport cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.\r\nManage and develop the purchasing team.\r\nPerform other duties as assigned.\r\nQualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience.\r\n5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing\r\nStrong negotiation and supplier management skills\r\nKnowledge of procurement best practices and sourcing strategies\r\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems\r\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills\r\nExcellent communication and teamwork abilities\r\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities\r\nPreferred: Experience leading a purchasing or supply chain team\r\nKnowledge of Lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies\r\nExperience with contract development and vendor scorecards\r\nAdvanced Excel or data analysis skills\r\nCertification such as CPM, CPSM, or APICS is a plus\r\nSkills and Competencies: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management\r\nNegotiation & Contract Management\r\nAnalytical Thinking & Data-Driven Decision Making\r\nCommunication & Cross-Functional Collaboration\r\nProblem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis\r\nTime Management & Prioritization\r\nContinuous Improvement Mindset\r\nTeam Leadership & Development\r\nERP/MRP Proficiency\r\nAttention to Detail & Process Discipline\r\nCost Reduction & Value Analysis\r\nRelationship Building & Vendor Partnership Management\r\nBenefits: PTO/ESST\r\nPaid holidays\r\n$100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance\r\nPaid Weekly\r\nVision and Dental Insurance\r\n401K / Life Insurance / STD\r\nLI-TV1\r\nSalary Description\r\n$133,000 - $147,000","company":"Mgm Transformers","rawCompany":"mgm transformers","city":"Osseo","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T02:34:38.277Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Manager","description":"Job Summary:\r\nWe are seeking a Purchasing Manager who oversees the procurement of materials, components, and services to support production and business operations. 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