Purchasing Manager
Join a growing organization where purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and operational excellence make a real impact!
Our client, a growing company in the packaging, supply chain, and industrial distribution space, is seeking a highly capable Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support business growth.
Reporting directly to the President, this role will oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, vendor management, sourcing strategy, and purchasing team support across a broad portfolio of packaging and distribution-related products.
This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing leader who enjoys negotiating strategically, building strong supplier relationships, improving processes, and partnering across teams to drive results.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business goals
- Lead daily purchasing operations and support the purchasing team
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, freight terms, and order minimums
- Communicate cost changes proactively to Sales and Customer Service
- Identify, research, and qualify new suppliers
- Partner with inventory control and supply chain teams to manage purchasing and inventory needs
- Manage supplier records, purchasing documentation, and internal updates
- Oversee purchasing budgets and cost estimates
- Continuously improve purchasing systems, tools, and processes
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support sourcing, quality, and delivery goals
- Manage vendor contracts and supplier performance issues
- Maintain product samples for sales teams as needed
Product Categories
This role supports sourcing across:- Corrugated and paperboard
- Polybags, stretch wrap, and shrink film
- Foams and protective packaging
- Safety products and cleaning chemicals
- Transportation and distribution materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Packaging, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar procurement leadership role
- Strong knowledge of packaging, manufacturing, industrial distribution, or related supply markets
- Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, and inventory requirements
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong project management skills
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Experience with procurement systems and data tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and Microsoft Office preferred
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a visible leadership role with direct impact on supplier strategy, cost management, purchasing performance, and overall business success. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams while helping shape purchasing strategy across a diverse set of products and suppliers.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to join a growing organization.
Work Environment
- Fully onsite in Bedford Heights, Ohio
- Collaborative, high-accountability culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing business
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
If you are a strategic, hands-on purchasing leader who thrives on supplier partnerships, negotiation, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you!