Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

A growing distributor/manufacturer located in Elgin is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and oversee all purchasing and procurement activities. This full-time position is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, stocked items, and non-stock items. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills with a proven track record in manufacturing and/or distribution. Compensation is based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day purchasing and procurement functions.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Prepare, review, and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers through market research, manufacturers, distributors, and industry resources.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms with vendors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Forecast purchasing requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production and customer demand.
• Collaborate with operations, production, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure purchasing activities align with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory trends and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve inventory turnover.
• Analyze purchasing data and prepare reports on spending, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements within the purchasing department.
• Train, mentor, and supervise purchasing staff as the department grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of purchasing or procurement experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain management principles.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Full-time
• In-person
• Monday through Friday

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person