Purchasing Manager at Bonded Filter Company – Nashville, Tennessee
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About This Position
Company: BFC Solutions
BFC Solutions is a fast-growing, operations-driven organization focused on delivering reliable service to our customers. We value integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across our teams. If you’re curious, hands-on, and eager to grow with a company on the move, this is a great opportunity to build your career in procurement and plant operations.
About the Role
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of materials to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory levels, and efficient workflow. This role bridges purchasing and planning functions and requires strong analytical skills, supplier management capabilities, and cross-functional partnership with plant leadership and Finance/AP. The Purchasing Manager owns purchasing execution (materials/parts/services as applicable) and is a key contributor to the S&OP process.
This is a highly collaborative role. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, willing to learn, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift as we scale. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape purchasing processes and grow your scope as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities- Own end-to-end purchasing for plant needs (MRO, parts, supplies, services, and other assigned categories): requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, receiving coordination, and invoice issue resolution.
- Maintain continuity of supply; identify constraints early and coordinate alternatives with production and maintenance leaders.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to support continuity of supply.
- Coordinate with production, New Business Onboarding/Sales, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Manage supplier performance (responsiveness, on-time delivery, quality via vendor scorecards) and resolve shortages, late shipments, and damages/claims.
- Gather quotes and support negotiations within approval authority; enforce pricing discipline and manage vendor price changes.
- Partner with Finance/AP to resolve three-way match discrepancies and ensure clean documentation for audit and controls.
- Maintain accurate item master and vendor data (pricing, MOQ, lead times, UOMs, preferred suppliers) in applicable systems.
- Support inventory health: reorder points/min-max where appropriate, stockout prevention, and reduction of excess/obsolete inventory with warehouse/operations; analyze usage trends and adjust as needed.
- Build and maintain simple procurement KPI reporting (e.g., supplier OTD, lead times, PO cycle time, price variance, savings pipeline) and communicate risks/issues proactively.
- Drive continuous improvement through standardization, supplier consolidation, and process improvements that reduce cost and improve service to the plant.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval limits, and ethical sourcing expectations.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations and improved planning accuracy.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Support implementation of new ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and planning activities.
Required
- 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a plant/manufacturing/industrial environment (or comparable operational setting).
- Demonstrated experience managing the full PO lifecycle, expediting, vendor communication, and problem resolution.
- Working knowledge of inventory practices (cycle counts, min/max, reorder points) and strong attention to data accuracy.
- Proficiency with ERP/procurement tools and Excel; ability to build and maintain trackers and basic reporting.
- Strong stakeholder management skills; able to partner effectively with Plant Leadership, Maintenance, Production, and Finance/AP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Excellent communication and vendor-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Understanding of production processes, lead times, and inventory principles.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience implementing new ERP/MRP systems.
Work Environment: Office and plant/warehouse environment; regular time on the plant floor may be required.
Travel Requirement: Approximately 5% (as needed).
Work Schedule: Nashville, TN — 5 days per week onsite (Monday–Friday). Occasional overtime may be required.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (onsite).
Physical RequirementsThis role requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting in a plant/warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and move up to 20 lbs. using safe lifting techniques.
BenefitsWe offer a competitive total rewards package. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other programs. Specific benefits and eligibility will be shared during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity EmployerBFC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
How to ApplySubmit your resume and a brief note about your relevant experience.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Nashville, Tennessee, 37228, United States region.