gpac ยท 6 hours ago
Purchasing manager
Humboldt, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expGPAC is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals across various industries. They are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations in a manufacturing environment, overseeing the purchasing lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers with clear performance expectations
Assign and coordinate purchasing activities while balancing workloads and priorities
Foster a continuous-improvement-focused culture
Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations
Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supplier agreements
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and on-time delivery
Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and cost-reduction opportunities
Resolve supplier-related issues
Partner with internal teams to forecast material needs and prevent shortages or excess inventory
Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements
Implement and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices
Track and report KPIs related to supplier performance, inventory levels, and cost control
Provide regular updates to leadership on purchasing activities and supply chain risks
Collaborate with accounting on purchase orders, invoice accuracy, and cost tracking
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing activity and reporting
Qualification
Required
Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
Proven leadership experience in a purchasing or supply chain environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced setting
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience supervising or leading purchasing staff
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Company
gpac
gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Good
Managing Partner & CEO
Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
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