About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and sourcing activities for a manufacturing operation. This role oversees the purchasing process from supplier selection through delivery, helping ensure materials and services are available when needed, meet quality standards, and support efficient supply chain operations. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with production, planning, finance, and other teams to manage costs, supplier performance, and purchasing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day *purchasing* and *procurement* activities, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, and issue resolution.
- Develop and execute *sourcing* strategies for materials, components, equipment, and services.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and compliance.
- Lead *vendor management* activities, such as supplier evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing performance reviews.
- Negotiate supplier terms, contracts, lead times, and *pricing* to support business needs.
- Monitor market conditions and supplier trends to identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and alternative sources.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, inventory, and planning teams to align purchasing decisions with production schedules.
- Use *MRP* data and demand forecasts to plan material requirements and address shortages or excess inventory.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and reports in *SAP* and other *ERP systems*.
- Establish and improve procurement procedures, controls, and reporting to support reliable, efficient operations.
- Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
Requirements
- Bachelor?s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Several years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing, preferably in a *warehouse* environment, specialize in *Asian Beauty*.
- Demonstrated experience with *vendor management*, supplier negotiations, and pricing analysis.
- Working knowledge of *MRP* processes and inventory planning.
- Experience using *SAP* and other *ERP systems* to manage purchasing activities and analyze data.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices and supply chain operations.
- Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application question(s)
- Are you familiar with Asian Beauty?
Language
- Mandarin (required)
Work Location: In person