Purchasing Manager Job at MDS Staffing, Champlin, MN

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  • MDS Staffing
  • Champlin, MN

Job Description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the Purchasing department, with a team of 4 direct reports. You will take ownership of the procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and develop and implement purchasing strategies. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for building scalable procurement processes to support production growth, improve cost, and ensure reliable material availability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, enjoys creating processes from the ground up, and understands the unique demands of manufacturing complex, custom-engineered products like electrical switchgear.

Qualifications

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production growth and company objectives
  • Design and implement procurement workflows, policies, and KPIs to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Lead the purchasing team (currently 4 direct reports) and collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and production departments.
  • Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost control, and supply continuity.
  • Work closely with planning and inventory teams to balance material availability with inventory turns.
  • Coordinate just-in-time delivery of materials while maintaining flexibility driven by project changes
  • Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Coach, mentor, and train purchasing team members to ensure continuous professional development and improved team performance

Required Skills And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business and 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, Epicor a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills; detail-driven individual with emphasis on accuracy with the ability to see the broader picture
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional business acumen
  • Self-directed; ability to work independently
  • Customer service oriented
  • Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions

Additional Skills And Experience

  • Metal, mechanical, and electrical manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Epicor
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Benefits

  • PTO/ESST
  • Paid holidays
  • $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
  • Paid Weekly
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • 401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Work at office,

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