Supply Chain Manager

**Supply Chain Manager** **Location:** Milwaukee, WI (On site) **Compensation:** $110,000-$140,000, bonus eligible **Job Type:** Full-time; permanent **Position Overview** A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead its procurement, materials planning, supplier management, and inventory functions. This newly created leadership position will play a critical role in supporting continued growth while strengthening the company's supply chain processes, supplier relationships, and purchasing strategy. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the organization's purchasing and materials planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials required to support production. * Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, components, and manufacturing supplies. * Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and other commercial terms. * Evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness; implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives as needed. * Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Estimating, and Finance to align procurement activities with production requirements and business objectives. * Oversee inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, and material availability while balancing service requirements and carrying costs. * Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing requirements, purchase orders, inventory information, lead times, and material planning. * Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and other value-enhancement initiatives. * Establish and monitor purchasing and supply chain KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement. * Lead, coach, and develop a small team of purchasing professionals, providing direction, accountability, and ongoing professional development. * Establish, document, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls. * Ensure purchasing activities align with applicable quality standards, company policies, and operational requirements. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. * 5+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. * Experience procuring industrial materials, metals, components, or other manufacturing-related products. * Previous experience leading, supervising, or developing purchasing/procurement professionals. * Demonstrated hands-on experience with ERP and/or MRP systems. * Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite. * Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions and levels of an organization. * Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement sustainable solutions. Preferred Qualifications * Experience purchasing steel, sheet metal, plate, coil, tubing, structural materials, or other metal products. * Background in custom, make-to-order, fabrication, or project-based manufacturing. * APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP. * Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified environment. * Experience managing supplier agreements, blanket purchase orders, or long-term sourcing contracts. **Opportunity Highlights** * Newly created leadership position supporting continued organizational growth. * Significant opportunity to influence and enhance the company's procurement and supply chain strategy. * Leadership responsibility for a dedicated purchasing team. * High visibility and close partnership with Operations and senior leadership. * Opportunity to directly impact supplier performance, cost management, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. * Stable, established manufacturing environment with a professional and collaborative culture. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday pay