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LHH Recruitment Solutions

Purchasing Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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We're seeking a strategic and collaborative Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and materials planning for a U.S.-based manufacturer. This role ensures a reliable supply of raw materials for domestic production and manages global sourcing for other products. You'll supervise a small team and work closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead purchasing for raw materials and globally sourced products

Manage and develop a team of purchasing/inventory staff

Inventory forecasting and demand planning

Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to align purchasing with business needs

Analyze procurement options and conduct cost-benefit analyses

Negotiate and manage contracts with domestic and international suppliers

Track and report on purchasing KPIs; set goals for cost savings and vendor reliability

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

5+ years' experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain (manufacturing/distribution preferred)

2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)

Strong negotiation and cost-saving track record

Professionalism in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

Benefits:

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and 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 isn't a perfect match.

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Pay Details:

$115,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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