Purchasing Manager Summary  

Purchasing Manager job opening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  A company that specializes in supplying parts to the defense industry is currently seeking to fill a Purchasing Manager job near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. JMJ Phillip’s purchasing and procurement recruiters are currently seeking savvy and knowledgeable Purchasing Managers who can cut expenditures for this rapidly expanding organization through experience negotiation and purchasing skills. For the candidate who best improve the organization through optimal purchasing strategies, the company is offering a strong compensation package and the opportunity for job growth within the organization.

Philadelphia Purchasing Manager Overview:

The Purchasing Manager’s main job will be to bring about responsible and efficient purchasing strategies to the company’s location near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He or she will additionally be charged with sustaining improved supplier relationships in the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as well. The Purchasing Manager will need to take into account several factors when selecting a preferred supplier, including cost, quality, and expediency of supplies. For this job, he or she will be managing a team of Buyers. The Purchasing Manager will have several direct reports, will be a part of the organization’s supply chain department (at the Philadelphia location), and will report directly to the company’s VP of Supply Chain. 

Philadelphia Purchasing Manager Job Opening

• The primary role of the Purchasing Manager will be to optimize purchasing strategy at two company locations near greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• He or she will need to negotiate with vendors in order to cut down costs and improve relations.
• The Purchasing Manager will need to maintain part and inventory parameters by utilize the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning System.
• There is moderate travel in and outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is required for this job.
• The Purchasing Manager will take on any additional jobs as assigned by the company’s VP of Supply Chain at the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania site. 

Purchasing Manager (Philadelphia Area) Job Requirements:

• At least 7 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the defense industry, is required for this job.
• A 4 year degree in a supply chain or business-related field is required for this job.
• Strong negotiation abilities, as well as procurement abilities, are required for this job.

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