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Purchasing Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Eastlake, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our customer is searching for a Purchasing Manager! This is a full time opportunity with company benefits.
Position Summary
This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw materials components packaging maintenance supplies and services necessary to support production operations. The Purchasing Manager develops supplier relationships negotiates contracts manages inventory levels and collaborates closely with Operations Production Engineering Quality and Finance to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations while controlling costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Manage the purchasing of raw materials filtration media resins fiberglass plastics packaging materials hardware and production consumables.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Solicit quotations evaluate bids negotiate pricing terms and supply agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality delivery responsiveness and cost competitiveness.
- Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.
Inventory & Planning
- Partner with Operations and Production teams to forecast material requirements based on sales demand and production schedules.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
- Monitor inventory trends and recommend adjustments to purchasing strategies.
- Analyze inventory turns stockouts and obsolete inventory.
Cost Management
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction through supplier negotiations process improvements and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead annual pricing reviews and contract negotiations.
- Track market trends affecting raw material costs and communicate impacts to leadership.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to procurement spending.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production Engineering Quality and Customer Service teams to ensure material availability and product quality standards are met.
- Support new product development initiatives through supplier sourcing and qualification.
- Coordinate resolution of supplier quality issues and material shortages.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate purchasing data within the EPICOR ERP/MRP system.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Supplier on-time delivery
- Purchase price variance
- Inventory turns
- Stockout frequency
- Supplier quality performance
- Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.
Leadership
- Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
- Experience in plastics industrial manufacturing or related industries preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing-related software.
- Understanding of inventory management and production planning principles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit stand and walk throughout a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to inspect inventory and materials in warehouse and production environments.
Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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