Purchasing Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Lead and oversee purchasing activities for raw materials, components, finished goods, and assemblies supporting manufacturing and distribution operations .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeRochester • Nevada, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development budget
Home office setup allowance
Global team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingprocurementstrategic sourcingsupplier negotiationscost reductionsupplier compliancemarket analysisinventory optimizationproject managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationstakeholder managementnegotiationcollaborationaccountabilityindependenceproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

CPSMCSCPCPPM