Purchasing Manager & Supply Chain Manager

Confidential High-Tech Manufacturing Company | Full-Time | Based in Southwest Montana

Are you ready to lead the backbone of a rapidly growing, innovation-driven manufacturing company?

A confidential U.S.-based advanced manufacturing firm is seeking a Materials Management & Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, inventory, and kitting operations. This is a high-impact role where your decisions will directly support the delivery of cutting-edge industrial technologies used across global markets.

About the Company (Confidential):

This vertically integrated technology company develops and manufactures complex systems for high-precision industries across 20+ sectors and 38 countries. As demand increases, the company is scaling its operations, which requires a strong leader to optimize material flow, procurement, and vendor strategy.

Your Role:

You’ll be at the center of operational excellence—managing physical resources from sourcing to delivery on the production floor. Your leadership will be essential in aligning vendor performance, inventory control, and ERP system accuracy with the company's aggressive growth and production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute forward-thinking procurement strategies aligned with production needs

• Lead sourcing efforts, including supplier selection, price negotiation, and contract management

• Track and analyze procurement KPIs to reduce costs, improve delivery timelines, and increase reliability

• Oversee receiving, inventory control, stocking, kitting, and delivery operations

• Ensure real-time ERP accuracy and alignment with finance and production requirements

• Manage a team of buyers and inventory specialists with a focus on performance, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration

• Continuously assess supply chain risks and mitigate material shortages or delays

• Maintain minimum inventory levels while ensuring on-time parts availability for production

• Build and nurture vendor relationships to support just-in-time delivery and quality control

• Analyze make vs. buy decisions to support strategic sourcing

• Write and issue purchase orders and track them through to successful, timely delivery

• Audit inventory, reconcile discrepancies, and drive process improvements in warehousing and logistics

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven track record in supply chain, procurement, or materials management in a manufacturing environment

• Strong ERP system proficiency and data-driven decision-making skills

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills

• Experience leading teams and implementing process improvements

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, high-growth operation

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail

• U.S. Citizenship (required)

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Organized and detail-driven, but also able to think strategically

• Someone who enjoys streamlining processes, solving real-world logistics challenges, and driving performance

• Comfortable managing supplier relationships while advocating for cost, quality, and delivery excellence

• Passionate about building scalable systems in a technology-first, hands-on environment

• Excited to work where your efforts directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction

Benefits & Perks:

• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Benefit Plan

• 401(k) with Profit Sharing / Pension Plan

• Relocation Assistance (for the right candidate)

• High-impact role in a growing, innovation-led company

• Lifestyle perks of working in beautiful Southwest Montana

This is a rare opportunity to lead marketing and business growth at a company where your ideas directly shape the future—and where emerging technologies and real-world impact go hand in hand.

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