Purchasing Manager

DSJ Global; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is assisting a growing, privately held manufacturer in the food/beverage equipment space in Carrollton, TX to hire a Purchasing Manager. You will lead day-to-day procurement, manage supplier relationships, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery, reporting to the VP and guiding one direct report.

You will develop supplier partnerships, optimize landed costs, negotiate contracts, and leverage ERP and procurement tools to support production schedules while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials management.
• Proven supplier relationship management and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong background in inventory planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Exposure to supply chain execution platforms (LeanDNA or similar) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, and inventory management activities to support production and operational goals.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve landed cost and performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors in alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, including tariff mitigation and process optimization.
• Utilize ERP systems and supply chain tools to monitor performance, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Support implementation and utilization of supply chain platforms (LeanDNA or similar tools).
• Manage and develop a small team while contributing as a hands-on individual contributor.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

LeanDNA

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Our client is a growing, privately held manufacturer in the food/beverage equipment and components space, supporting the assembly of specialized products through a combination of in-house operations and global supplier partnerships. With approximately 30 employees on-site and strong backing from a larger corporate parent, the organization is actively expanding its product portfolio and experiencing significant growth driven by new product launches.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components from external suppliers. This individual will lead day-to-day procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role supporting both the assembly operation and warehouse, reporting directly to the VP and managing one direct report.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, and inventory management activities to support production and operational goals
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve:
• Year-over-year cost reductions (landed cost)
• Supplier engagement and performance tracking
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors in alignment with company and corporate objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, including tariff mitigation and process optimization
• Utilize ERP systems and supply chain tools to monitor performance, analyze data, and support decision-making
• Support implementation and utilization of supply chain platforms (e.g., LeanDNA or similar tools)
• Manage and develop a small team while contributing as a hands-on individual contributor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or materials management experience
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation
• Strong background in inventory planning, procurement, and logistics
• Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, or industrial environments
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools
• Exposure to supply chain execution platforms (LeanDNA or similar) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Why Join

• Opportunity to step into a leadership role during a period of growth and new product expansion
• High visibility within a lean organization where your impact is immediate and measurable
• Backing of a larger corporate parent while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Clear runway for growth as the business continues to scale