Senior Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing & Strategic Sourcing

Eden, NC | Full-Time | Supply Chain Leadership | Manufacturing Operations

Lead Strategic Procurement for a Growing U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Leader looking to make a significant impact in manufacturing? Our client is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement strategy, supplier development, and sourcing operations for a growing manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina specializing in electrical components and voltage regulator production.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and expand a U.S.-based manufacturing operation while driving supplier partnerships, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain excellence.

Senior Purchasing Manager Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for electrical and electronic components.
• Develop, qualify, onboard, and manage domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies that support engineering, production, and business growth objectives.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on new product development, supplier localization, and technical sourcing initiatives.
• Support manufacturing plant startup, expansion, and operational optimization efforts.
• Establish procurement processes that enable scalable manufacturing operations and long-term growth.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs.
• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks to maintain competitive sourcing strategies.
• Lead and mentor procurement professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier performance data, and sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. manufacturing operations, facility expansion, or factory startup projects.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience sourcing electrical, electronic, or industrial manufacturing components.
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and supply chain analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional-level English proficiency.

Preferred

• MBA or Master's degree.
• CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or related supply chain certification.
• Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing compliance standards, supplier audits, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield manufacturing projects.
• Background in electronics manufacturing, power systems, voltage regulators, or electrical component production.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Play a key leadership role in shaping a growing U.S. manufacturing operation.
• Influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships at an executive level.
• Work on high-impact manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Join an innovative organization focused on manufacturing excellence and continuous growth.

Apply Today

Ready to take your procurement and manufacturing leadership career to the next level? Apply now or send your resume directly to Sharon Deichmann at sdeichmann@theresource.com.

Skills

Alliance/Partner Management, Brownfield Redevelopment, Business Administration, Business Growth, Candidate Sourcing, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Components, Electricity, Electronics Manufacturing, English Language, Leadership, Localization, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Market Trend Analysis, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Process Development, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Product Development, Production Support, Project Start-Up, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Startup, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

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