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Purchasing Manager

iMPact Business Group, Inc.

  • Zeeland, MI
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Purchasing Manager Location: Zeeland, MI Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations, supplier strategy, cost optimization, and the continued development of a strong procurement team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or a related field; Approximately 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationZeeland, MI
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded2004
    Websitehttps://impactbusinessgroup.com

    Description

    Purchasing Manager
    Location: Zeeland, MI
    Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations, supplier strategy, cost optimization, and the continued development of a strong procurement team. This is a visible leadership position for someone who can balance strategic sourcing initiatives with the day-to-day realities of supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
    This person will oversee a team of 3 and will have meaningful ownership over supplier performance, purchasing strategy, budgeting, negotiations, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

    Responsibilities
    • Lead the site's purchasing function and provide strategic direction for purchasing and procurement activities.
    • Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3, establishing clear priorities, expectations, and performance objectives.
    • Develop purchasing strategies that support short- and long-term operational and business objectives.
    • Prepare and manage annual purchasing plans, departmental budgets, forecasts, and related financial objectives.
    • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a high-performing supplier base focused on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
    • Lead supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, contract discussions, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
    • Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, VA/VE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Monitor supplier performance and work directly with suppliers to address quality, delivery, capacity, commercial, and operational concerns.
    • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to ensure purchasing activities support business requirements.
    • Support new programs, product launches, supplier transitions, and post-launch purchasing requirements.
    • Establish purchasing controls, processes, policies, and procedures that support consistent execution and measurable improvement.
    • Evaluate sourcing risks and develop strategies to strengthen supply continuity and supplier performance.
    • Research and recommend new suppliers, processes, systems, technologies, and purchasing practices that can improve overall business performance.
    • Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of favorable supplier agreements while maintaining productive long-term partnerships.
    • Track purchasing performance and drive improvements related to cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier effectiveness.
    • Serve as a key purchasing leader and trusted partner to local management and the broader procurement organization.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or a related field; 
    • Approximately 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment 
    • 2+years of procurement leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Purchasing or procurement leadership experience within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing industry.
    • Experience working within a global or multi-site procurement organization.
    • Background supporting VA/VE, supplier development, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction programs.
    • Experience supporting new program launches and post-launch manufacturing operations.
    • Strong knowledge of modern purchasing, materials management, and strategic sourcing best practices.
    • Experience managing suppliers against measurable quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

    Titles Encouraged to Apply
    • Procurement Manager
    • Strategic Sourcing Manager
    • Senior Purchasing Manager
    • Commodity Manager


    About Company

    Working with iMPact

     

    Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.

     

    Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.

     

    To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

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