Purchasing Manager

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all sourcing and purchasing activities within the Pensacola manufacturing facility.

This role ensures material availability, cost control, supplier quality, and compliance through disciplined execution of the ASD Lean Operating System.

Reporting to the Materials & Planning Manager, this position drives supplier performance, team development, and cost improvement initiatives that support production continuity, inventory targets, and SQDCCP performance.

The Procurement Manager partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to deliver reliable supply, safe supplier engagement, and continuous improvement in all procurement processes.Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).


* 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of buyers or procurement professionals.


* Strong background in sourcing metals, chemicals, adhesives, and MRO supplies.


* Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and cost improvement.


* ERP/MRP proficiency - experience with MXP, JD Edwards, and Oracle preferred.


* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.

Position Impact

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring material flow reliability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.

Success in this position is measured by the ability to meet SQDCCP targets, deliver year-over-year cost improvement, and strengthen the procurement system as an integrated part of the ASD Lean Operating System.Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).


* 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of buyers or procurement professionals.


* Strong background in sourcing metals, chemicals, adhesives, and MRO supplies.


* Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and cost improvement.


* ERP/MRP proficiency - experience with MXP, JD Edwards, and Oracle preferred.


* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.

Position Impact

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring material flow reliability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.

Success in this position is measured by the ability to meet SQDCCP targets, deliver year-over-year cost improvement, and strengthen the procurement system as an integrated part of the ASD Lean Operating System.1.

Procurement Leadership & Supplier Management


* Lead daily procurement operations ensuring 100% material availability and supplier on-time delivery.


* Manage and develop a team of four buyers, providing coaching and accountability through daily Tier 1-2 meetings and Leader Stand...