Purchasing Manager

JMI Recruiting Services, LLC; Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A third party recruitment firm is assisting in finding a Purchasing Manager in Brookfield, WI. This role involves leading the purchasing department, managing procurement operations, and establishing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in procurement management and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management.
• Strong track record in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing department and manage two buyers.
• Identify and establish relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze cost drivers and trends to inform decisions.
• Monitor inventory levels for timely customer order fulfillment.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

We are assisting our client, an industrial manufacturer, with a Purchasing Manager search in the Brookfield, WI area.

Compensation

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Pay range provided by JMI Recruiting Services, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing department, managing two buyers and overseeing procurement operations across two facilities to ensure alignment with business objectives.


• Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and optimize cost savings.


• Analyze cost drivers and market trends to inform purchasing decisions, ensuring efficient procurement that supports operational needs.


• Monitor inventory levels to guarantee timely fulfillment of customer orders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with demand forecasts.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management, with a strong track record in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.


• Strong analytical skills to assess cost drivers, market trends, and inventory levels, ensuring strategic decision-making.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Additional Information

• All information will be kept strictly confidential


• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information

About JMI Recruiting Services

JMI Recruiting Services is a third party search firm that strategically partners with our clients to recruit exceptional talent nationwide. Our customers include Fortune 500, private equity firms, and privately held companies. With our proven process, excellent track record, and willingness to outwork the competition, we consistently deliver quantifiable results.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Purchasing


• Industries: Manufacturing