Purchasing Manager

Federated Service Solutions

$70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles
  • Proficient in managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing
  • Experienced in supporting fast-paced operations with multiple stakeholders
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the purchasing team with clear expectations and accountability
  • Manage vendor sourcing, negotiation, and ensure competitive pricing and quality of service
  • Oversee the purchasing lifecycle including order tracking and delivery coordination
  • Collaborate with operations and leadership to forecast demand and align purchasing
  • Implement inventory strategies to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory
  • Review contracts and supplier performance to ensure delivery of value
  • Utilize purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Remote or Hybrid Positions
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and employee engagement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans effective immediately after hire
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts and Referral Bonuses
Full Job Description
Position Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Hybrid (Plymouth, Michigan)
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Business Services
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

About the Role

We're looking for a Purchasing Manager who doesn't just place orders, they own outcomes.

This role sits at the center of operations, field execution, and vendor partnerships. You will lead a team, drive purchasing strategy, and ensure the right materials show up at the right time without excuses. You are someone who follows through, communicates early when something is off, and finds a way to solve it before it becomes a problem. You don't wait for issues to escalate. You get ahead of them. If you take pride in running a tight operation, building strong vendor relationships, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks, this is your seat.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop the purchasing team, setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability across all buying activities
  • Own vendor sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure competitive pricing, reliability, and service quality
  • Oversee the full purchasing lifecycle including purchase orders, order tracking, issue resolution, and delivery coordination
  • Partner with operations, project managers, and leadership to forecast demand and align purchasing with project timelines
  • Manage inventory strategy including stock levels, forecasting, and optimization to avoid shortages and excess
  • Review contracts, pricing structures, and supplier performance to ensure vendors are meeting expectations and delivering value
  • Use purchasing data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements
  • Anticipate risks in the supply chain and take action before they impact field execution or customer outcomes


What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles
  • Strong experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing
  • Proven ability to support fast-paced operations with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license required


Preferred Experience

  • Experience in service-based or field operations environments
  • Background leading purchasing strategy or driving process improvements
  • Experience managing supplier performance at a high level


Our Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Remote or Hybrid Positions

Focus on Culture and Employee Engagement: Emphasizing work-life balance.

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans: Starting the first of the month following hire date.

401(k) + Company Match

Profit Sharing

Flexible Schedule

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts, Employee Referral Bonuses

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