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<h1>Purchasing and Logistics Manager</h1>Compensation: $100,000-$130,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) <h2>About the Opportunity</h2><h2> </h2>Alta HR is working on behalf of another organization seeking an experienced Purchasing and Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics operations for a growing organization.This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials, components, equipment, and services are sourced efficiently, inventory is accurately maintained, and deliveries are completed on time.The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can balance cost, quality, and delivery requirements while strengthening supplier relationships, improving processes, and collaborating across multiple departments. <h2>What You'll Do</h2>Purchasing and Procurement<ul><li>Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, equipment, and services.</li><li>Evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage purchase orders.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to confirm purchasing requirements and approvals.</li><li>Resolve purchasing discrepancies and expedite orders to support business needs.</li></ul>Supply Chain and Inventory Management<ul><li>Oversee material planning, inventory management, and purchasing schedules.</li><li>Identify long-lead, single-source, and high-risk materials and develop strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions.</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Balance material availability, cost efficiency, and working capital objectives.</li></ul>Supplier Management<ul><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.</li><li>Establish expectations for pricing, lead times, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.</li><li>Evaluate supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery concerns.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Shipping, Receiving, and Logistics<ul><li>Oversee inbound receiving and outbound shipping operations.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of received materials, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Coordinate packaging, carrier selection, shipment tracking, and delivery schedules.</li><li>Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records while following applicable handling requirements.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with Engineering, Contracts, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to support purchasing and logistics priorities.</li><li>Coordinate purchasing activities with project requirements and contractual commitments.</li><li>Resolve supplier quality issues, purchasing discrepancies, and logistical challenges.</li><li>Provide visibility into inventory availability, order status, delivery timelines, and supply chain risks.</li></ul>Leadership and Process Improvement<ul><li>Lead and develop purchasing, inventory, shipping, and receiving personnel, as applicable.</li><li>Establish clear processes, accountability, and performance expectations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and team effectiveness.</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2>Required Qualifications<ul><li>At least 4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, shipping, receiving, or logistics.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships.</li><li>Strong knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and logistics operations.</li><li>Experience using ERP or MRP systems.</li><li>Proven ability to negotiate supplier pricing and terms, evaluate performance, and solve complex purchasing challenges.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience managing purchasing and logistics in a low-volume, high-mix environment.</li><li>Background in regulated or quality-controlled industries.</li><li>Experience implementing improvements across purchasing, inventory, shipping, and receiving processes.</li><li>Knowledge of Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, or process optimization.</li><li>Previous leadership or people management experience.</li></ul><h2>Compensation</h2>The annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$130,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. <h2>Work Environment</h2>This position operates across office, inventory storage, and shipping and receiving environments. Responsibilities involve a combination of computer-based work and hands-on coordination of materials, inventory, and shipments.Work schedules may vary based on operational and business needs.

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