Purchasing Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fullerton, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, or related field required.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
- Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience leading purchasing professionals.
- Experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
Full description
McKenna Labs is a full-service contract manufacturing company that specializes in hair, skin and body care products. We've been in the personal care development and manufacturing industry since 1998.
Join us in shaping the future of high-quality manufacturing by ensuring our products meet the strictest standards of safety and excellence!
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities for a contract manufacturer of personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products. This position directs a team of Buyers and oversees the sourcing, procurement, inventory planning support, supplier management, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes. The Purchasing Manager ensures uninterrupted supply of raw materials, indirect materials, and services while maintaining compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
The Purchasing Manager works closely with Operations, Account Management, Packaging Supply Chain, Planning, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to ensure materials are available to support production schedules, customer demands, and company growth objectives.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcurement Management
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support production requirements and business objectives.
- Oversee procurement of raw materials and indirect supplies.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
- Establish and maintain appropriate supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, reliability, and service.
- Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and performance management activities.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable business terms.
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, supply risks, and industry developments impacting material availability and cost..
Team Leadership
- Directly supervise Buyers and other purchasing personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop purchasing staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing performance feedback.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Supplier Management
- Evaluate supplier performance using key metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, service levels, and cost.
- Lead supplier business reviews and corrective action initiatives when performance issues arise.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term business growth.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure approved suppliers comply with applicable GMP and regulatory requirements.