Position Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Hybrid 2X/week in office (Plymouth, Michigan)Reports To: Supply Chain ManagerDepartment: Business ServicesJob Type: Full Time, ExemptAbout the RoleWe'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. This is a leadership role responsible for managing and improving the purchasing function. 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, including at least 2-3 years in a purchasing manager, supply chain manager or equivalent leadership role with direct reports
- Experience leading a purchasing/ procurement team (2+ direct reports)
- Strong experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing
- Proven ability to support fast-paced operations with multiple stakeholders
- Proven ownership of purchasing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance (not limited to transactional buying)
- 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 BenefitsCompetitive 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
