Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Code 11009 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family Supply Chain Job Level L5 HSE Status Safety- Sensitive About Mesa Power Solutions Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running. At Mesa, People Come First. We Are Committed To Building a Workplace Where Employees Feel Safe, Respected, And Valued And Where Performance, Accountability, And Professional Growth Are Recognized And Rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. Values Drive Everything We Do. We Are: Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy. What We Offer Competitive base pay 401(k) plan Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage Critical Illness and Accident insurance Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. Employment Requirements Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy. If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity. Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power. Job Summary The Senior Purchasing Manager leads Mesa’s procurement operations to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. They lead a team of Buyers responsible for executing purchase orders and ensuring material availability across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. This role focuses on operational purchasing execution, translating MRP and demand signals into timely procurement actions, maintaining balanced inventory levels, and driving supplier delivery performance to support uninterrupted production. The position partners closely with Planning, Materials Management, and Operations to ensure raw materials, components, and indirect production materials are available at the right time, quantity, and location. The Senior Purchasing Manager leverages data, technology, and leadership practices to optimize purchasing impact across the organization. Essential Duties Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site purchasing team to achieve operational goals and align with business objectives Set clear expectations and standards for purchase order execution, including confirmations, expediting, and exception management Oversee end-to-end PO execution (MRP-driven), ensuring timely placement, maintenance, and closure to support production Balance workload across plants, materials, and commodities to optimize performance and responsiveness Provide hands-on support for material shortages, supplier issues, and critical escalations Monitor open orders and supplier commitments to prevent line stoppages and production disruptions Direct buyer actions (pull-ins, push-outs, reschedules, cancellations) in response to changing demand Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Materials to align supply with production needs Support S&OP and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate communication with suppliers Manage inventory balance by aligning material availability with working capital targets and minimizing excess/obsolete stock Oversee supplier performance, including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives Lead supplier escalation and recovery efforts in coordination with Quality, Engineering, and Sourcing Provide visibility into material risks, shortages, and recovery plans to operations and plant leadership Standardize purchasing processes, improve supply chain visibility, and drive efficiency and risk reduction across sites Ensure compliance with internal