Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Senior Purchasing Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Longview, TX - open to Relocation

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $150,000 - $170,000

Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | On-site

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee purchasing operations and develop strategic supplier partnerships that support long-term business growth.

Job Description:

The Senior Purchasing Manager will lead all procurement activities for a large manufacturing facility, overseeing purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and a team of procurement professionals. This position plays a key role in developing sourcing strategies, optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and ensuring materials are available to support production demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with operational and business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of buyers and purchasing professionals.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers while negotiating pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to reduce supply chain risk.
• Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and other departments to forecast material needs and support production schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase purchasing efficiency and supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Analyze purchasing data and market trends to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Preferred: Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP.

Additional Details:

• Full-time, on-site position located in Longview, TX.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
• Position includes both strategic planning and day-to-day leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Perks:

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact purchasing organization.
• Collaborative leadership team with strong cross-functional support.
• Career growth within a stable and expanding manufacturing company.
• Chance to drive process improvements and influence company-wide procurement strategy.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.