Job Description – Purchasing Manager

Status: Full‑Time
Schedule: Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime: Occasional, as needed

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing operations, vendor relationships, material sourcing, and cross‑department coordination. This role sits at the center of a fast‑paced production environment and requires a confident, solutions‑oriented professional who can manage supplier negotiations, analyze supply needs, and ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and rebates, and ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Inventory & Material Sourcing:
  Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate material sourcing practices, and ensure raw materials and supplies are available to support production needs.

• Cross‑Department Collaboration:
  Partner with engineering, customer service, warehouse teams, and plant management to forecast production materials and align purchasing activity with operational requirements.

• ERP Utilization:
  Use ERP systems (Genius or similar) for purchasing workflows, reporting, order tracking, data analysis, and continuous process improvement.

• Process Optimization & Reporting:
  Evaluate purchasing processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and assist leadership with reporting related to costs, production needs, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, or production planning
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis)
• Ability to read pick lists, drawings, and production-related documents
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Comfort working in a direct, fast‑moving environment

Preferred:

• Experience in custom manufacturing or a high‑mix production environment
• Prior ERP experience (Genius or similar systems)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Team‑oriented with the ability to work closely across many departments
• Confident communicator who can ask questions and speak up when something looks incorrect
• Thrives in a hands‑on, high‑intensity, fast‑paced manufacturing operation