Overview The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations at Material Science Division of Waters. This role focuses on material availability, order execution, supplier coordination, and inventory performance, ensuring uninterrupted production while meeting cost and working capital objectives. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct/raw materials (e.g., metals, electronic components, plastics, assemblies)Own inventory levels for all raw material to balance service level and working capital targets.Drive reduction of excess and slow-moving inventory Ensure purchase price accuracy and support cost tracking against standard costsIdentify and escalate cost increases or supply risksContinuously improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and ERP system utilizationSupport supplier recovery plans and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of direct materials purchasing or buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong experience working in MRP-driven environments Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Key Words Strategic sourcingSupplier management / vendor managementCost reduction / cost savings initiativesSpend analysisRFQ / RFP / RFIPurchase orders (POs)Inventory managementDemand planning / forecastingBOM (Bill of Materials) managementMRP / ERP systems (especially SAP, Oracle)Component sourcing (electronics, mechanical parts, raw materials)Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma exposure Job SummaryReq. #: 26216Job Family: PP - Purchasing/ProcurementLocation: US-DE-New CastlePay Range Minimum: USD $104,500.00Pay Range Maximum: USD $174,500.00
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