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PROLEC-GE WAUKESHA Purchasing Manager in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Location: Waukesha, WI Status: Full-Time, Exempt ProlecGE Waukesha is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee material procurement, supplier performance, and overall inventory strategy in support of our manufacturing operations. This role manages a team of sourcing analysts and drives continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory management across a \$115M annual spend. As the Purchasing Manager, you\'ll ensure our operations receive the right materials on time and at the right cost. You will lead supplier selection and negotiation, oversee purchase orders, resolve shortages, and analyze inventory to support production goals. You\'ll also collaborate closely with supply chain and crossfunctional teams to optimize material flow and supplier performance. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of sourcing analysts. Utilize dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards to measure and improve purchasing performance. Serve as initial escalation point for pricing, terms, and delivery issues. Review and resolve project-level material shortages to support production schedules. Analyze SAP MRP data, create purchase orders, and expedite materials as needed. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, and costsaving opportunities with suppliers. Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to optimize SAP material parameters and ensure lowest total cost of ownership (safety stock, reorder points, minimum buys, etc.). Coach analysts to develop optimal material flow paths from supplier to point-of-use to drive efficiency and reduce waste. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost; manage corrective actions as needed. Approve and correct invoices; drive resolution for non-conforming materials assuring adjustments and credits are processed. Design and implement sourcing strategies targeting cost reduction, quality improvement, and inventory reduction. Work crossfunctionally to develop suppliers with systems to support quick development, low cost and high quality. Interpret and protect confidential data, applying strong analytical and strategic thinking to execute key initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management, or related field. 8+ years of experience in purchasing, materials management, and sourcing systems to support the manufacture of highly technical, engineered to order products. Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred). Proven ability to analyze material needs, supplier performance, and financial impacts. Excellent... For full info follow application link. SPX Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/35B90D2F59974E52