Procurement Manager — High-Volume Purchases & Inventory

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to lead high-volume procurement, negotiate terms, and drive efficient purchasing across departments. The role reports to the Director of Food Service Operations and requires strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of purchasing experience, a high school diploma with related warehousing/stock experience, and a Food Service sanitation certification.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on purchasing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with related warehousing, stocking, inventory control, shipping and receiving experience.
• Must possess the required certification in Food Service sanitation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Responsibilities

• Obtain competitive quotes, negotiate prices and terms, and make vendor recommendations for supplies, equipment, and services.
• Maintain inventory control of stock items to meet requisition needs in all departments.
• Prepare and process required reports and records.
• The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Food Service Operations. Exempt under FLSA and may require overtime.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Purchasing

Education

High school diploma

Food Service sanitation certification

Job description

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to lead high-volume procurement, negotiate terms, and drive efficient purchasing across departments. The role reports to the Director of Food Service Operations and requires strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of purchasing experience, a high school diploma with related warehousing/stock experience, and a Food Service sanitation certification.