Purchasing Manager

About the role

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products owned by McWane, Inc., is hiring a full-time Purchasing Manager in Trussville. The manager oversees and directs procurement of components, materials, MRO and contracted services according to MRP/ERP directives, priorities, usage history and sales forecasts, and leads and develops the purchasing team so that procurement aligns with production schedules, cost targets and business strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the full procurement process, including purchase orders, and oversee open and partial orders to ensure on-time delivery of components, raw materials, MRO and services.
• Lead, coach and develop purchasing team members, set performance expectations and run regular reviews.
• Manage expedite and de-expedite orders, and establish inventory levels and safety stock based on demand, lead times, seasonal peaks and service targets.
• Lead material planning during NPI, ECN and obsolescence, and coordinate material flows across warehouses and distribution sites.
• Resolve supplier issues (PO discrepancies, invoicing, returns, quality) and drive corrective actions.
• Build supplier relationships, lead sourcing events, RFQ/RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Track procurement KPIs (on-time delivery, PPV, inventory turns, supplier scorecards) and report to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Work with operations, engineering, finance and logistics, and support shipping, receiving and material handling.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Required profile

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
• At least 7 years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead purchasing role in a manufacturing environment; individual contributors will not be considered.
• Proven track record managing procurement KPIs and delivering measurable results.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing events and contract management.
• Ability to influence others and manage conflict in an OEM manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of forecasting, ERP/MRP, transportation and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft D365 strongly preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication and attention to detail.