ESCO Group LLC · 1 day ago
Senior Purchasing Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expESCO Group LLC is a global organization dedicated to building a better future, and they are seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management. This role involves overseeing purchasing operations, ensuring continuity of supply, and developing a high-performance team across multiple sites in North America.
ManufacturingMiningMining Technology
Responsibilities
Strategic Raw Material Sourcing and Tactical Procurement: Own end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for foundry castings (sand, scrap, resins, alloys, electrodes, etc.) and indirect categories; align with business demand, product roadmaps, and inventory targets
Supplier Management & Development: Develop and maintain a balanced global supplier portfolio; assess capabilities, capacity, cost structure, sustainability, and compliance. Drive supplier performance through QBRs, scorecards, and corrective action plans
Operational Excellence: Ensure continuity of supply: monitor lead times, capacity, and material flows; resolve escalations and implement root‑cause corrective actions
Leadership & Culture: Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of buyers/category managers; set clear goals, build capabilities (cost modeling, negotiations, analytics), and succession plans
Qualification
Required
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above
8–10+ years in purchasing/sourcing with experience in indirect categories
3–5+ years of people leadership with demonstrated team development and performance management
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or Engineering background a plus
Proficiency with ERP/MRP (e.g., SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel or analytics tools; experience with should‑cost modeling
Strong negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship skills; proven delivery of cost, quality, and continuity of supply
Company
ESCO Group LLC
Weir - ESCO Division is a developer and manufacturer of engineered wear parts and replacement products used in mining, construction, and industrial applications.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-20Acquired
2014-03-15Seed
Leadership Team
Draper Robinson
HR Business Partner
Kimberly Shaw, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Sr. HR Business Partner
Recent News
2024-11-26
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