Purchasing Manager

About ANA:  Join a recognized industry leader - Alliance North America was proudly named a 2025 Top Workplace in the Manufacturing Industry, an honor based entirely on feedback from our own employees about our culture, values, and workplace experience. Alliance North America was established in 2017 and is proud to be the sole North American supplier of AIRMAN Power Generators, AIRMAN Air Compressors, and ANA’s patented EBOSS® Hybrid Energy System and Smart load bank system.  Our commitment to our customers is to Make their World Easier, by answering the phone, understanding their needs, and taking ownership to provide them solutions. With a large parts inventory and more than 90% of all orders shipping within 24 hours, you never have to worry about spare parts. We help keep your fleet in top condition with our world class Support Department, who are always ready to help and be a resource by providing training on our equipment.   ANA is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with locations in Cypress, California, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ANA is growing and scaling, and we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our growing team in an onsite position in Henderson, NV.  The Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement activities to ensure that materials, components, and services are sourced effectively to support business operations and strategic goals. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor management, cost control, and process improvement for ANA. The manager leads a high-performing team in a collaborative culture focused on efficiency, compliance, and value creation.    The position is fully onsite and follows a weekday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain.  Role & Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and budgetary objectives. Oversee sourcing, negotiations, and contract management to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery. Lead supplier evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure strong supplier relationships, performance, and risk mitigation. Lead supplier quality assurance and initiatives, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery for all purchased parts/services. Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align purchasing with production and financial forecasts. 

Operational Management: Manage daily procurement operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier communication. Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards. Maintain accurate records and reports related to purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Ensure full utilization of ERP (Business Central) to drive efficiency and transparency. 

Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of buyers responsible for both production and advanced product procurement. Establish and develop a supplier quality function and expertise. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and mentorship. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cost-conscious decision-making. 

Financial and Process Improvement: Develop and manage the purchasing budget, ensuring cost savings and value optimization. Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities. Drive continuous improvement through automation, data-driven decision-making, and supplier collaboration. 

Performance Documentation & Support:  Actively manage employee performance by maintaining ongoing documentation related to skills, performance trends, development progress, and compliance.  Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings to provide coaching, feedback, and goal alignment. Utilize documented insights to support annual performance reviews, performance management processes, succession planning, and informed management decision-making, including identifying high-potential talent and workforce readiness.

Timesheet Management & Approvals: Review, verify, and approve employee timesheets, sick time, paid time off (PTO), and floating holiday requests in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll schedules, and applicable labor regulations.  Evaluate and manage time-off approvals with consideration for maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs and quality output.  Resolve discrepancies, address timekeeping issues, and coordinate with payroll as needed to ensure accurate and timely pay processing.  

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

Quality certification and leadership preferred

8+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a department leadership role 

Proven successive growth in leadership and managerial skills over time 

Proven success managing procurement for a medium size company, industrial product experience is a plus

Experience implementing and managing ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)

Strong negotiation and contract management skills and experience

Excellent leadership and people management capabilities

Financial acumen and understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO)

Data-driven decision-making and proficiency in procurement analytics

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Knowledge of relevant regulatory, compliance, and sustainability standards

ANA’s Core Values:

Root Cause Problem Solving

Be Creative with Solutions

Build open and honest relationships

Build a positive team and family spirit

Be inclusive

Look for better ways

Be humble

Urgency

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive pay

401k with company contribution

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Appreciation Programs