Purchasing Manager Job at TES Recruiting, Thomasville, GA

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  • TES Recruiting
  • Thomasville, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Direct hire Opening with Benefits

Location : Thomasville, GA area

Position Overview:

The Purchasing Manager plays a key leadership role in managing raw materials procurement to support a fast-paced, just-in-time manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for driving cost efficiencies, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and mentoring purchasing team members across the plant network.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive cost reduction initiatives with the supply base and track/validate savings performance.
  • Maintain and monitor inventory levels and reorder points across manufacturing locations.
  • Lead efforts to reduce network-wide inventory through ERP system optimization and Excel-based analytics.
  • Train and evaluate purchasing planners on effective procurement strategies to reduce excess inventory.
  • Identify and manage slow-moving or obsolete inventory, facilitating appropriate disposition.
  • Develop and distribute purchasing analytics and KPI reports.
  • Address and follow up on quality issues related to defective materials with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Document key purchasing procedures and maintain up-to-date ERP pricing and part number files.
  • Oversee inventory transfer processes and provide related training across facilities.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for cycle count and physical inventory processes; analyze results and ensure accuracy.
  • Act as backup for plant-level purchasing planners as needed.
  • Support 5S implementation strategies for raw materials storage across facilities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience, preferably in a lean (JIT) manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in Operations, Direct Procurement, and Commodity Management.
  • Comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, including suppliers.

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