Purchasing Manager Summary

Purchasing Manager job opening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A leading manufacturer of electronics is seeking to fill a Purchasing Manager job opening in the Pittsburgh area. Our manufacturing recruiters are looking for outgoing and effective negotiators for a Purchasing Manager job in Pittsburgh. The Purchasing Manager will lead a team to create and implement sourcing strategies for indirect materials and services. A strong candidate will have excellent relationship building and organizational skills. The company will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package for a candidate who has a demonstrated record of excellence in strategic sourcing.

Pittsburgh Purchasing Manager Overview:

The Purchasing Manager, in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to select and manage suppliers of indirect operating materials and services. The ability to manage and maintain supplier relationships is paramount to this job opportunity. The Purchasing Manager will provide leadership while negotiating supplier contracts and agreements and perform regular supplier performance assessments. This job will also be responsible for implementing cost saving strategies to reduce year over year costs. The Pittsburgh area Purchasing Manager will be expected to provide sourcing strategies for facility products, energy, material handling equipment, packaging, and any other materials or services necessary to support this company’s thriving business.

Pittsburgh Purchasing Manager Job Opening

This job will build comprehensive commodity profiles, including market analysis, benchmarking, and cost of ownership.
This position requires team leadership in developing regional sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
This job required following proper guidelines to monitor the utilization and implementation of sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible to communicate regional needs, strategies, and achievements to global leadership.
This role requires creating and negotiating contracts and agreements as well as managing all facets of supplier relations in the Pittsburgh area.

Purchasing Manager (Pittsburgh Area) Job Requirements:

This job requires a four-year degree from an accredited university. Degrees in supply chain management, materials management, engineering, or business are preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of category management is expected.
Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM) are strongly preferred.

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