Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure material availability, support production requirements, and optimize cost, quality, and lead-time performance.
Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team by establishing clear goals, performance metrics, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Finance to support business objectives and drive supply chain performance.
Build, maintain, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, including driving a dual-source supplier strategy to enhance supply continuity, competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to maximize value, reduce risk, and achieve cost-saving objectives.
Monitor supplier performance, market conditions, and industry trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimization, and supply assurance.
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase order management, supplier issue resolution, and compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives to maintain appropriate stock levels, reduce excess inventory and waste, and improve working capital performance.
Lead vendor return, recovery, and escalation processes, including RMA management, supplier corrective actions, cost recovery, and expedited freight mitigation.
Champion ethical sourcing, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement practices across the supply base.
Leverage ERP, MRP, procurement, and business intelligence systems to analyze data, monitor KPIs, improve decision-making, and enhance procurement effectiveness.
Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence to deliver sustainable cost savings and long-term business value.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience in procurement supervision—ideally as a Purchasing, Buyer, or Expeditor Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Strong negotiation, supplier contract management, and strategic sourcing skills.
Knowledge of supply chain principles, procurement best practices, and vendor relations.
Analytical mindset with experience in cost analysis and procurement forecasting.
Experience with sourcing tools, ERP/procurement systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Analytical and critical thinking skills. 8-D & 5 Why Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
Experience in lean manufacturing & continuous improvement tools, Six Sigma is a plus.
Strong people skills—you build trust with teams and vendors alike.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams by strengthening the skills, capabilities, and engagement of direct reports to maximize their contribution to organizational success.
Why ERMCO?We are not just building transformers, we are transforming lives, careers, and communities. At ERMCO, you will join a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact. You will have the tools to grow, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to make a real difference.Ready to make your next move? Let us transform your career—together.ERMCO is a leader in the manufacturing of high-quality distribution transformers and power solutions. At our core, we value innovation, operational excellence, and empowering our people. As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for driving procurementexcellence, ensuring a reliable supply of materials, mitigating supply chain risks, and enabling our operations to consistently deliver for our customers.
Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!
- Job Locations
- US-TN-Greeneville
