We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager. You will oversee all materials management functions, including inventory control, purchasing, receiving, and supplier management. This role ensures that production, maintenance, and operational departments have the materials, tooling, and consumables needed to operate safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The position is responsible for developing local procurement strategies, optimizing inventory levels, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and federal-contractor requirements. The salary target is $90k-$120k, plus benefits that include, healthcare, dental, vision, short and long term, 401k with a match, PTO, and bonus.Recruiter: Connie StathopoulosResponsibilities will include the following:Purchasing & ProcurementLead all purchasing activities for raw materials, consumables, MRO supplies, tooling, spare parts, and contract services in coordination with Corporate ProcurementDevelop sourcing strategies that support cost savings, vendor reliability, and production uptime.Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers.Maintain approved supplier lists and assess vendor performance regularly.Ensure compliance with federal-contractor purchasing requirements Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and finance to ensure timely purchasing aligned with operational needs and budgetary constraints.Stores & Inventory ManagementOversee all warehouse and storeroom operations, including receiving, stocking, issuing, cycle counting, shipping, and documentation.Implement inventory control systems to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and stockouts.Monitor inventory levels and set appropriate reorder points and safety stock for critical items.Ensure accurate records in the ERP system; audit physical vs. system inventory.Maintain safe, organized, and compliant warehouse conditions.Logistics & Supplier CoordinationOversee receiving inspections and ensure discrepancies, damage, or non-conformances are resolved promptly.Coordinate expediting activities for urgent or critical parts.Financial & Compliance OversightCreate and manage annual budgets for purchasing, inventory, and stores operations.Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement.Leadership & Team DevelopmentSupervise buyers and stores associates.Train and develop team members in procurement processes, ERP use, inventory control, safety, and compliance.Establish clear performance metrics and accountability for purchasing and stores teams.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).5–7+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or stores/warehouse management experience—preferably in steel manufacturing, heavy industry, machining, or metals.Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, etc.).Knowledge of inventory control techniques Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster