Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Confidential Manufacturing Company | Full-Time | $75,000 - $120,000

Are you a strategic purchasing professional who excels in a manufacturing environment? We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, drive cost-saving initiatives, and build strong supplier partnerships that support production and company growth.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the purchasing function within a growing manufacturing organization and make a direct impact on operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing and procurement activities
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production goals
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier performance, and contract negotiations
• Forecast purchasing requirements and optimize inventory levels
• Oversee purchase orders, shipment tracking, and procurement records
• Partner with production, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure material availability
• Review and reconcile invoices and resolve purchasing discrepancies
• Research new suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and maintain SOPs supporting ISO 9001 compliance
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and inventory data
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the purchasing function

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management experience
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Background in inventory planning and purchasing forecasting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Plastics manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Strong negotiator with a focus on cost control
• Hands-on leader who takes ownership and drives results
• Excellent relationship builder and communicator
• Process-oriented professional focused on efficiency and continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000 - $120,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within an established manufacturing company
• Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility during standard business hours

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially. If you're ready to make an impact on purchasing strategy, supplier partnerships, and manufacturing operations, we'd like to speak with you.