Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager 100% Onsite Lead Purchasing for a Growing Manufacturing OperationAre you a strategic purchasing professional who enjoys negotiating with suppliers, improving processes, and making a direct impact on business results?We are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to oversee all procurement activities for an established manufacturing organization serving customers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This is an opportunity to own the purchasing function, build strong vendor partnerships, and play a key role in ensuring production operations have the materials needed to succeed.This position offers visibility, autonomy, and the chance to work closely with leadership on purchasing strategy, cost control, inventory management, and supplier performance.Why You'll Want This OpportunityCompetitive salary of $90,000-$115,000Stable and growing manufacturing environmentOpportunity to lead all purchasing and procurement activitiesDirect interaction with executive leadership and key decision-makersAbility to influence cost savings, supplier performance, and operational efficiencyCollaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valuedLong-term career growth potentialWhat You'll Be DoingManage all purchasing and procurement activities for manufacturing operationsSource raw materials, packaging materials, equipment, and operational suppliesNegotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements with vendorsDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationshipsMonitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needsCollaborate with Operations, Production, Warehousing, and Finance teamsEvaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvementReduce costs while maintaining quality and delivery expectationsAnalyze purchasing data and provide recommendations to leadershipEnsure timely availability of materials to support production schedulesDevelop purchasing procedures and best practicesWhat We're Looking For5+ years of purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experienceExperience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationshipsStrong understanding of inventory control and demand planningExperience supporting manufacturing, production, food & beverage, consumer goods, packaging, distribution, or related industries preferredAbility to analyze purchasing trends, pricing, and cost-saving opportunitiesStrong organizational and communication skillsProficiency with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systemsDemonstrated ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery requirementsIdeal BackgroundsWe would love to speak with candidates who have experience in:Beverage manufacturingFood manufacturingConsumer packaged goods (CPG)Packaging manufacturingDistribution and logisticsChemical manufacturingIndustrial manufacturingProduction environments with multiple vendors and recurring inventory requirementsSuccess in This RoleThe ideal candidate is someone who can confidently negotiate with suppliers, anticipate material needs before they become problems, improve purchasing processes, and help the organization control costs while supporting continued growth.If you're looking for an opportunity where your purchasing expertise will directly impact operational success and profitability, we'd love to hear from you.