Purchasing Manager

Engineered Materials Solutions

Attleboro, MA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
APICS Certification, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Candidate Sourcing, Capital Equipment, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Commodity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Inventory Turns, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Audit, Manufacturing Operations, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Materials Management, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Oracle Applications, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Attleboro, MA
POSTED
1 day ago

Engineered Materials Solutions is seeking a an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations within our metals manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all materials, components, and services required for production are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in a timely manner. If you are passionate about optimizing purchasing processes and delivering exceptional value to a manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply and join our committed team dedicated to operational excellence and growth.

Position Summary:

Experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in the metal distribution and manufacturing sectors.  Lead the company's strategic sourcing, procurement, and raw material management functions to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply of metals and operational materials supporting manufacturing operations. Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives. Partner with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with S&OP forecasts, customer demand, and business growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, MRO supplies, services, and capital equipment to support operational and financial goals.
  • Lead procurement activities for key metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and nickel alloys.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop multiple domestic and global sources of supply to ensure continuity, competitive pricing, and risk mitigation.
  • Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and corrective action processes.
  • Negotiate pricing agreements, payment terms, contracts, and lead-time reduction initiatives to achieve annual cost savings and working capital objectives.
  • Conduct regular supplier business reviews and cultivate strategic partnerships with key vendors and metal service centers.
  • Support commodity risk management initiatives, including metal market analysis, forecasting, and hedging activities.
  • Establish and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and consignment programs to improve inventory turns and supply reliability.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to review, negotiate, and administer supplier agreements and contracts.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and procurement processes to enhance efficiency, visibility, and control.
  • Ensure accurate material master data, standards, and pricing information are maintained within ERP systems.
  • Analyze commodity market trends, metal indices, and economic conditions to support purchasing decisions and budgeting activities.
  • Partner with Sales and Operations teams to align purchasing plans with S&OP forecasts, production schedules, and customer requirements.
  • Mentor and support purchasing personnel while promoting best practices in procurement and supplier management.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, inventory management, and procurement effectiveness
  • Travel to supplier and vendor locations, both domestic and international as required, to conduct business reviews, evaluate manufacturing capabilities, audit quality and operational performance, strengthen supplier relationships, support negotiations, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 5–10 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or purchasing leadership experience within manufacturing, metals, or industrial distribution environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and procurement of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, nickel alloys, and other industrial raw materials.
  • Strong understanding of commodity markets, contract negotiations, supplier development, inventory management, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex supply agreements and deliver measurable cost reductions.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with global sourcing and international supplier management.
  • Knowledge of metal hedging programs and commodity risk management.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or APICS certification preferred.

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About the Company

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Engineered Materials Solutions

On April 24, 1916, the company that would become EMS was founded. Originally named General Plate Company, it began by creating specialty clad metals to meet the needs of the local jewelry industry. The company’s products included materials that had a surface of precious metal, for the desired appearance and cosmetic characteristics, but combined with additional metals which would enhance mechanical properties and reduced precious metal content and cost. This was the start of clad metals at Engineered Materials Solutions.
The company continued to grow and in 1931 it merged with Spencer Thermostat Company, becoming Metals & Controls Corporation. This new company offered customers the knowledge of metallurgically bonding dissimilar metals, while refining the technology to apply these materials to accomplish various tasks; such as, safety, thermal regulation and controls solutions for the burgeoning electrical, appliance and many other markets.
Metals & Controls merged with Texas Instruments in 1959 and the company’s reputation for metallurgical excellence, processing, and applications innovation continued to grow. Notable milestones include the invention of clad coinage for the U.S. Mint in 1964, the first application of stainless clad aluminum automobile trim in 1971, the first use of copper clad aluminum wire in CATV transmission lines in 1977, the first application of copper/invar/copper to control thermal expansion in electronics substrates and circuit boards in 1985, and the development of isobaric cold rolling – a solution to the problem of cold rolling brittle materials, in 1992.
In 2000 we became Engineered Materials Solutions, with our new name reflecting exactly what we have been providing since 1916; highly engineered materials that provide customized solutions to satisfy our customer and market needs.
Today, Engineered Materials Solutions LLC, along with our sister companies in the Wickeder Group, strive to deliver our customers the "Best of Metal”.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.emsclad.com