Purchasing ManagerAre you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Purchasing Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Purchasing Manager could be the right fit for you.Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of buyers, coordinating workloads and trainingSource and purchase materials, components, and services for productionNegotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supplier agreementsBuild and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and on-time deliveryForecast material needs with production and engineering to avoid shortages or excess inventoryEnsure materials meet quality and compliance standardsResolve supplier issues and track performance metricsMaintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practicesProvide management updates on procurement activities and supply chain risksRequired Experience:Excellent skills in negotiation, communication, and vendor managementExperience in machining, hydraulic cylinder production, or heavy equipment industries is preferredProficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applicationsStrong problem-solving abilities and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or machining environmentAt least 2 years of experience leading or supervising a purchasing teamBenefits:401(K)401(K) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid Time OffRelocation assistanceVision insuranceSalary: $75K-95K annually DOEAsk for: SamanthaJob Id: 25771