Highlights
A growing manufacturer in Jefferson, Ohio is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and partnering with leadership to support operational success.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jefferson, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Website | http://ppswork.com/ |
Description
A growing manufacturer in Jefferson, Ohio is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and partnering with leadership to support operational success.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
- Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and material availability.
- Analyze procurement data and identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
- Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor market conditions and proactively address supply chain risks.
- Support ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization efforts.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory planning.
- Ability to analyze purchasing trends and supplier performance metrics.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated professional with a continuous improvement mindset.
Why Apply?
- Direct hire opportunity
- Stable and growing manufacturing organization
- High-impact leadership position
- Opportunity to drive procurement strategy and supplier performance
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
If you're a procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
About Company
Professional Placement Services is an outside Human Resources Department contracted by better companies to recruit skilled, full-time permanent employees on their behalf. Separating ourselves from the "traditional" agency's "be everything to everyone" approach, we demonstrate a passionate commitment to helping our clients be more successful in the marketplace through our People, Candidates and Service. We separate ourselves by working in concert with our clients' Executives, Human Resource Department and/or Hiring Managers. Whether you are a company requiring value-based candidates for hire, or a candidate seeking professionalism, respect, and honesty when making a change, Professional Placement Services truly is different from other agencies as “Only the Best Will Do.”