Purchasing Manager

 $100k/yr + DOE

 Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 5:00pm

Are you a purchasing professional ready to take the next step in your career?  Our client is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee all procurement activities, develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, ensure cost-effective purchasing, and the time delivery of quality materials and components. The Purchasing Manager supervises a small team of buyers and works closely with production, engineering, and quality departments to support operational needs and customer demands.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and mentor a team of buyers, setting clear goals and ensuring accountability.
• Assign purchasing activities, monitor workloads, and provide training/development.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services needed for hydraulic cylinder production.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance, making recommendations for changes as needed.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to forecast material needs and avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Resolve supplier issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing in a timely manner.
• Work with accounting on purchase orders, invoicing accuracy, and cost tracking.
• Implement purchasing best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Track KPIs related to supplier performance, cost savings, and inventory levels.
• Provide regular reporting to management on purchasing activities, cost reduction efforts, and supply chain risks.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience managing buyers or purchasing staff.

Benefits & Pay:

• $100k per year and above, depending on experience
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), EAP, Wellness incentives and more

Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!) Apply on-line or send resume to cthomason@aventure.com

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.