A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
01 - 180681 nw An established, privately held B2B company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning and raw material availability. This person will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable pricing and terms, monitor purchasing activity and help maintain a dependable supply chain. The right candidate will be analytical, organized and confident working directly with vendors and internal leadership. This position requires someone who can evaluate costs, anticipate supply concerns and make sound purchasing decisions without needing constant direction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and carry out purchasing strategies for materials, packaging and operational supplies. Identify, evaluate and qualify vendors based on pricing, quality, reliability and compliance. Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms and service agreements with domestic and international suppliers. Monitor market conditions, product availability and vendor performance to identify savings opportunities and potential supply risks. Build productive, professional relationships with key suppliers. Coordinate with operations, quality, logistics and other internal departments to support material availability and business needs. Manage inventory levels and purchasing schedules while helping prevent shortages and unnecessary excess stock. Review purchasing data, costs and supplier performance to support informed business decisions. Develop alternative sourcing plans and respond quickly to supply interruptions. Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow applicable company and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. At least five years of purchasing, procurement, inventory or supply-chain experience. Experience negotiating pricing, terms and agreements with vendors. Strong supplier-relationship and inventory-management skills. Experience working in a regulated, product-based, distribution or manufacturing-related environment is preferred. Familiarity with ERP systems, purchasing software and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities, recognize problems and work independently.
CORE STRENGTHS
Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Vendor Negotiations Supplier Relationship Management Cost and Budget Management Inventory Planning Supply-Risk Management Data Analysis and Reporting Regulatory Awareness Cross-Functional Communication Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Purchasing Manager position, please call (216) 227-3140, or TEXT "your name & 180681" to (216) 227-3133.
