Purchasing Manager at Premier Marine

Big Lake, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Material Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Epicor ERP, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Description At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Purchasing Manager, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you’ll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you’ll work on building the world’s best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water. Job Summary Premier Marine is a leading pontoon boat builder located in Big Lake, Minnesota. We’ve built a world class team and are looking for self-motivated individuals who understand the value of a strong work ethic, teamwork, and integrity in the workplace. Premier Marine is seeking an energetic Purchasing Manager to join our team. As the Purchasing Manager, you will oversee the daily purchasing and procurement activities that support Premier Marine’s manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, maintaining availability, and supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with production, engineering, planning, and finance teams to ensure materials are available to support manufacturing schedules while driving continuous improvement within purchasing processes and supplier performance. Management Responsibilities · Supervise and support purchasing team members and daily department activities. · Assist in training, coaching, and developing purchasing team employees. · Help maintain strong communication and alignment between purchasing, production, engineering, and planning teams. · Support a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment. Essential Job Functions · Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communication, and material follow-up. · Maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost expectations. · Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning and production teams to ensure material availability. · Work with suppliers to address shortages, delays, quality concerns, and delivery issues. · Support strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives. · Assist with supplier negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and service expectations. · Coordinate with engineering on new product launches, product changes, and material transitions. · Utilize EPICOR (ERP) systems to support purchasing, material planning, and inventory accuracy. · Monitor supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives. · Ensure purchasing processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities · Minimum of 3 + years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. · Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred · Understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, inventory control, and material planning. · Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. · Effective communication and relationship-building abilities. · Proficiency in MRP/ERP system (EPICOR preferred). · Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management, operations, or related field required. · Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Physical Requirements The physical demands needed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job (sitting, standing, walking the manufacturing floor, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily purchasing and procurement activities to support manufacturing operations, including sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships. Collaborate with production, engineering, and finance teams to ensure material availability and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.