Purchasing and Inventory Manager

gpac; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac has partnered with an established manufacturing company to recruit a hands-on Purchasing & Inventory Manager. You will lead purchasing strategies, manage inventory accuracy, and optimize supplier performance to minimize shortages and disruptions.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP skills, supplier negotiation expertise, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with raw materials, steel, fabrication, or machining preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and supplier negotiation experience.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier pricing and terms, monitor vendor performance, and expedite critical materials.
• Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and corrective actions.
• Reduce shortages, excess inventory, material costs, and production disruptions.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

gpac has partnered with an established manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Purchasing & Inventory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier pricing and terms, monitor vendor performance, and expedite critical materials.
• Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and corrective actions.
• Reduce shortages, excess inventory, material costs, and production disruptions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of raw materials and manufacturing processes; steel, fabrication, or machining experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP skills
• Proven supplier negotiation and continuous improvement experience.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.