Description

Join Entek in Lebanon, Oregon!

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing team and support manufacturing operations through effective procurement strategies, supplier management, and process optimization. This role is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities across multiple sites, ensuring materials, equipment, tooling, parts, and services are available to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments.

The Purchasing Manager partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Inventory Control, and suppliers to drive operational excellence, improve supplier performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

As Purchasing Manager, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for purchasing operations while ensuring efficient procurement processes and strong supplier partnerships.

In this role, you will:

Lead, supervise, coach, and develop a team of Purchasing Specialists across two sites
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures to create standardized and efficient procurement processes
Stabilize, optimize, and maintain purchasing functions within the organization's ERP system
Monitor purchasing activities to ensure all material demands are fulfilled in a timely manner
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective purchasing solutions
Resolve escalated supplier issues while maintaining productive vendor relationships
Anticipate and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions
Drive supplier performance related to on-time delivery, quality, service, and cost
Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and business objectives
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies
Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and best practices

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Five (5) or more years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing support, or supply chain experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer proficiency and experience working within ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
Experience in manufacturing purchasing or industrial procurement
Experience supporting multi-site or high-volume manufacturing operations

Work Schedule

Full-time, exempt position
Monday through Friday

Why Join ENTEK?

At ENTEK, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on manufacturing operations while leading a team dedicated to excellence in procurement and supply chain performance. You'll work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational success.

Learn more about ENTEK at www.entek.com.

ENTEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ENTEK locations are non-smoking facilities.

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