Purchasing Manager
Baxter · Skaneateles, NY
Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$96k–$132kCompany career page
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Role summary
Baxter seeks a Purchasing Manager in Skaneateles, NY to lead procurement operations supporting regulated manufacturing. The role oversees buyers, manages supplier performance, optimizes material flow, and drives supply chain improvements while ensuring FDA and GMP compliance.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Operations Management
- 5+ years procurement, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience
- 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience
- ERP/MRP system proficiency (SAP, Maestro preferred)
- Medical device or regulated manufacturing environment experience preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills
- Excellent cross-functional communication and negotiation abilities
What you'll be doing
- Oversee buyer team, establish priorities aligned with production schedules and customer requirements
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance metrics, and drive corrective actions for quality and delivery issues
- Review MRP outputs and maintain purchasing parameters to optimize material flow and minimize inventory exposure
- Drive supply chain metrics performance and identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and company procurement and quality system requirements
Privacy & handoff
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