Procurement Manager

Adams Limitless; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with profit sharing

Department leadership opportunity

Strong culture and growth plans

Job summary

Adams Limitless is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a high-performing procurement team within a global manufacturing and distribution context. You will drive strategy, optimize supplier performance, and align cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and on-time delivery.

As a senior leader, you will build KPI dashboards, manage domestic and international logistics, and scale the purchasing function for future growth while maintaining a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading purchasing/procurement in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on leadership ability.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, vendor negotiations, and logistics.
• Proficiency with numbers, systems, and reporting.
• Clear communicator who can build trust with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with procurement metrics and continuous improvement practices.
• Comfortable driving change and building better processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a senior buyer and a buyer (25+ years of combined experience).
• Create and implement KPI dashboards for procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, PO management, pricing negotiations, and delivery tracking.
• Optimize on-time delivery, inventory planning, and procurement from global suppliers.
• Drive cost savings through smarter purchasing methods and vendor negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, finance, warehouse) to ensure smooth flow of materials.
• Manage logistics, freight claims, and domestic/international shipping coordination.
• Evaluate supplier contracts for performance, compliance, and risk.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the purchasing function.
• Forecast future material needs and report market trends to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Procurement expertise

Vendor negotiations

Data reporting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker who knows how to lead a team, streamline systems, and turn procurement into a well-oiled machine?

We’re hiring a Purchasing Manager for a global supplier with deep roots in manufacturing and distribution. This is a critical leadership role—you’ll oversee a high-performing team of buyers while driving process improvement, building out KPIs, managing domestic and international logistics, and helping the business scale through smarter procurement.

This company is known for its strong people-first culture, consistent growth, and unmatched 401K and benefits package. The work is already getting done day-to-day—you’re being brought in to raise the bar, streamline operations, and build the purchasing function of the future.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be stepping into a company that’s already stable, but ready to evolve. You’ll lead procurement strategy, collaborate across departments, and work closely with leadership to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery across the board. It’s an exciting time to join as they expand global sourcing (India and beyond) and look for smart ways to improve flexibility and flow.

What You’ll Own

• Lead and mentor a senior buyer and buyer (25+ years of combined experience)
• Create and implement KPI dashboards for procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance
• Oversee vendor sourcing, PO management, pricing negotiations, and delivery tracking
• Optimize on-time delivery, inventory planning, and procurement from global suppliers
• Drive cost savings through smarter purchasing methods and vendor negotiations
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, finance, warehouse) to ensure smooth flow of materials
• Manage logistics, freight claims, and domestic/international shipping coordination
• Evaluate supplier contracts for performance, compliance, and risk
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the purchasing function
• Help forecast future material needs and report market trends to senior leadership

Requirements

Who You Are

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement leadership (preferably in manufacturing or distribution)
• Strategic mindset with hands-on ability to execute and lead a team
• Strong understanding of supply chain, vendor negotiations, and logistics
• Excellent with numbers, systems, and reporting
• Clear communicator who can build trust with vendors and lead internal collaboration
• Familiar with procurement metrics and continuous improvement practices
• Comfortable managing change and building out better processes

Bonus If You Have

• Experience sourcing from India or international markets
• Background in flexible flow operations
• Certifications like APICS or CPIM
• Familiarity with ERP systems and implementations

What’s In It For You

• 401K with profit sharing (some of the best in the industry)
• Opportunity to lead a department, implement new systems, and build for scale
• Join a company with a strong culture, long-tenured team, and big vision for the future