Manager Purchasing
Date: Jan 16, 2026
Location: Auburn, AL, US, 36830
Company: Briggs & Stratton
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As a purchasing manager, you will be responsible for handling the procurement process, logistics, supplier and vendor relationship management, to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimize costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function. #LI-LB1 #LI-Onsite
You will do this by:
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Managing internal and external customer/supplier relationships.
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Measuring the performance of the supply base and ensuring reporting processes are in place.
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Developing strategically integrated sourcing strategies.
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Leveraging total cost reductions and quality improvement recommendations.
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Evaluating new material, supply and service developments.
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Reviewing and interpreting supplier contracts.
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Overseeing the approval and control of the purchasing function of the facility.
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Monitoring and ensuring quality resolution mechanisms are in place and working.
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Performing a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget.
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Performing other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:
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Strong people leadership skills
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Proactive
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Process improvement focused
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Manufacturing experience
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Required Experience:
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Comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods and practices related to procurement and/or purchasing.
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Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of people.
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Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions.
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Ability to lead diverse teams through complex projects.
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Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs.
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Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience
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Minimum of seven years of experience in supply chain or related field in a continuous process, high volume manufacturing environment
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Previous management experience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
Nearest Major Market: Auburn
Nearest Secondary Market: Opelika
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