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In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels while securing cost-effective solutions. You will play a vital role in our manufacturing operations by nurturing supplier relationships, analyzing market trends, and collaborating across departments to ensure the timely delivery of materials.\nAt The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDirect, coach, and mentor the Purchasing team, managing daily tasks, performance evaluations, and staffing needs while promoting a positive, accountable work environment aligned with Dixon’s Mission, Vision, and Values.\nDevelop purchasing strategies, optimize inventory levels, identify single-source vulnerabilities, and implement dual-sourcing or contingency plans to mitigate supply disruption risks.\nEstablish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing terms to ensure the best overall value.\nPartner with Production and Operations to ensure material availability; work with Accounts Payable to resolve three-way matching discrepancies and approve POs; and collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Return to Vendor processes, and supplier credits.\nAnalyze market trends, monitor supplier performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.\nTrack and report on core purchasing metrics, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, supplier lead times, and inventory turnover.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement (manufacturing environment preferred), alongside proven leadership experience managing a team.\nProficiency in purchasing software, tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite.\nStrong negotiation, contract management, and analytical problem-solving abilities. You should be a dedicated, detail-oriented team player and self-starter who excels at building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nAPICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification, as well as familiarity with Logility Supply Chain Planning.\nWhat We Offer:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family\nCompetitive salary\nBonus programs\n401K retirement plan\nTraining opportunities\nTuition reimbursement\nPaid vacation, PTO, and holidays\nGym reimbursements, and more!\nWho We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. 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