Purchasing Manager
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Rochester • Nevada • New York • United States
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About the role
- Lead and oversee purchasing activities for raw materials, components, finished goods, and assemblies supporting manufacturing and distribution operations
- Manage and develop a team of buyers and senior buyers across multiple locations in the U.S. and Mexico
- Develop and implement purchasing and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and cost targets
- Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and sourcing events for existing and new products or suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and long-term agreements with domestic and international suppliers
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and strategic partnerships
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Finance, and Compliance to support manufacturing requirements and new product introductions
- Identify cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternative sourcing, and continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements
- Manage supplier onboarding and qualification processes
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and global supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions
- Support inventory optimization and working capital objectives in partnership with planning and operations teams
- Resolve escalated supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or performance
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, contracts, and supplier records
- Drive standardization and process improvements across purchasing activities
- Leverage ERP systems and sourcing tools to improve visibility, reporting, and efficiency
- Prepare and present purchasing metrics, savings reporting, and performance updates to leadership
- Support trade compliance and international sourcing considerations
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the purchasing team
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing multi-site and cross-border purchasing teams
- Strong background in global sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Experience purchasing direct materials, components, and finished goods/assemblies
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPPM preferred
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tooling, molds, and technical drawings and BOMs
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools
- Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of trade compliance, supplier risk management, and international sourcing
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus, though not a requirement for the role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
purchasingprocurementstrategic sourcingsupplier negotiationscost reductionsupplier compliancemarket analysisinventory optimizationproject managementdata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcommunicationstakeholder managementnegotiationcollaborationaccountabilityindependenceproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
CPSMCSCPCPPM