Purchasing Manager

Alamo Group Inc
  • Selma, AL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

    Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas'' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

    To apply for this position go to www.bushhog.com

    Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

    For additional information about Bush Hog, Inc., please visit our company website at www.bushhog.com or check out our Facebook page.

    Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are leading brands in the agricultural and outdoor power equipment industry. We're looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement team and play a key role in strengthening and modernizing our supply chain.

    This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can make a direct impact on cost, performance, and supplier strategy across the organization.

    Why Join Us

    • Take ownership of a critical function with real influence on business performance

    • Opportunity to modernize processes and drive supply chain improvements

    • High visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional partners

    • Lead a team where you can shape culture, performance, and development

    • Work on meaningful challenges including supplier optimization, cost reduction, and new product launches

    • Join a stable, established company with strong brands and continued growth

    What You'll Do

    • Lead and develop a team of buyers and planners

    • Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery

    • Negotiate contracts and lead sourcing strategy

    • Support new product launches and supplier readiness

    • Improve inventory performance and operational efficiency

    • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance

    • Lead cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives

    • Oversee purchasing operations within our ERP

    What You Bring

    • 10+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing

    • 5+ years of leadership experience

    • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

    • Experience with ERP/MRP systems

    • Knowledge of Lean, Kanban, or JIT principles

    • Strong business acumen and decision-making skills

    Nice to Have

    • Experience in agricultural or industrial equipment

    • Experience supporting new product launches or transformation initiatives

    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

    • Relevant certifications are a plus

    EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSelma, AL

    Skills

    • Agricultureunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Facebookunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Kanbanunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Supplier Optimizationunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Variable Costsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched

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