Vaco
Purchasing Manager
Location:
Washington Court House, OH Compensation:
$90,000-$100,000 + 2-3% Annual Bonus About the Role
Vaco is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations. The incoming manager will play a key role in cost control, vendor performance, and strategic sourcing. Top 3 Candidate Priorities
Purchasing Experience in Automotive Manufacturing
(2-5 years minimum) Strong Sourcing and Supplier Negotiation Skills Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement:
Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives, including cost reduction and supplier diversification initiatives. Vendor Management:
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Lead price negotiations and contract discussions. Cost & Market Analysis:
Track market trends and supplier performance to uncover cost-saving opportunities and improve value. Contract Oversight:
Lead contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. Performance Metrics:
Monitor procurement KPIs such as cost savings, delivery reliability, and quality standards. Team Development:
Oversee and support a small procurement team, offering mentorship and guidance. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field Experience:
At least 3 years in purchasing or procurement, ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment Skills: Strong negotiation and vendor management experience Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, and intermediate PowerPoint Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Washington Court House, OH Compensation:
$90,000-$100,000 + 2-3% Annual Bonus About the Role
Vaco is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations. The incoming manager will play a key role in cost control, vendor performance, and strategic sourcing. Top 3 Candidate Priorities
Purchasing Experience in Automotive Manufacturing
(2-5 years minimum) Strong Sourcing and Supplier Negotiation Skills Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement:
Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives, including cost reduction and supplier diversification initiatives. Vendor Management:
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Lead price negotiations and contract discussions. Cost & Market Analysis:
Track market trends and supplier performance to uncover cost-saving opportunities and improve value. Contract Oversight:
Lead contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. Performance Metrics:
Monitor procurement KPIs such as cost savings, delivery reliability, and quality standards. Team Development:
Oversee and support a small procurement team, offering mentorship and guidance. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field Experience:
At least 3 years in purchasing or procurement, ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment Skills: Strong negotiation and vendor management experience Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, and intermediate PowerPoint Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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