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Description\nOur client, an industrial equipment manufacturer, is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead their purchasing team (3) and help keep materials moving as the business continues to grow. Whether you've managed a small purchasing team or have taken on more of a mentor or team lead role within a larger purchasing group and are ready for the next step, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing function and make an impact. They've consistently achieved double-digit growth over the past few years and significantly increased manufacturing output, creating more demand on their purchasing function. They're looking for someone who can bring structure to the team, improve processes, and ensure materials are available when production needs them.\nThey're looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective, isn't afraid to challenge the way things are done, and enjoys finding better ways to work. 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Responsibilities\nLead, coach, and develop buyers (3) while setting priorities and clear expectations\nOrganize workloads across supplier portfolios, part groups, and sourcing activities\nStandardize purchasing requests and improve communication across departments\nPrioritize planned purchases and urgent requests to keep production moving\nOversee ERP and MRP accuracy, purchasing data, and material availability\nMonitor open orders, delivery dates, and shortages to ensure timely follow-up\nSupport buyers with supplier negotiations, pricing issues, and escalations\nPartner with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Finance to maintain supply\nMonitor supplier performance and address recurring delivery or service issues\nPurchasing Manager (Procurement Exp. within Manufacturing Req.) 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