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Purchasing Manager

LHH, Elk Grove Village

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Purchasing Manager to join their team. You will be responsible for leading their procurement and materials planning operations. This is a high-visibility role that offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, optimize inventory, and drive cost efficiencies across domestic and international supply chains.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • This is more than just a purchasing roleit's a strategic leadership opportunity.
  • Youll collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless supply chain performance, support production goals, and enhance vendor relationships.
  • If you're passionate about data-driven decision-making, global sourcing, and leading high-performing teams, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all purchasing activities for raw materials and globally sourced products.
  • Manage and mentor a small purchasing team.
  • Manage inventory forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment.
  • Align purchasing strategies with customer demand, budget targets, and production schedules.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
  • Track and report on KPIs to drive continuous improvement in cost, performance, and reliability.
  • Present purchasing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Foster strong internal partnerships, especially with plant operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing in an industrial manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP).
  • Experience with inventory planning tools.
  • Strong negotiation skills and a track record of cost savings.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on data and market trends.
  • Experience with international sourcing and global logistics.
  • Familiarity with an ERP system (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite).

Compensation Range: $110,000-$150,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Purchasing Managerlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You dont want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitmentand in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isnt a perfect match.

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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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