p>JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the VP - Finance and Administration, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the external purchasing system, supporting operations including the plant management team (Manufacturing Manager and Plant Engineer), and supporting / driving operational and company-wide cost savings initiatives.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Requires a bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics, Business Administration or Operations Management or comparable field from a four-year college or university and 7 to 10 years in management of materials and sourcing within a manufacturing environment; and or equivalent combination of education and experience.