Purchasing Manager

EQ United; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ United in Michigan is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead all purchasing activities, negotiating supplier terms and ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services for operations.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor-management skills, with experience in ERP systems and inventory controls to optimize costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing or supply chain experience, with supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, inventory management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing operations, purchase orders, supplier contracts and vendor performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
• Identify and develop new suppliers while maintaining relationships with key vendors.
• Ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing of materials and services for production and operations.
• Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and contract management practices.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, receipts and invoices; authorize payments as required.
• Analyze market conditions to anticipate material availability and pricing fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales to align purchasing with business needs.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery or pricing.
• Prepare purchasing reports on cost savings, supplier performance and market analysis.
• Interview, hire, train and supervise purchasing staff as applicable.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Purchasing systems

Inventory management

Contract administration

Supplier relationships

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services required to support company operations. This role contributes to the company's financial performance by developing strategic purchasing plans, negotiating supplier agreements, and maintaining strong vendor relationships while ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily purchasing operations, including purchase orders, supplier contracts, and vendor performance
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with key strategic vendors
• Ensure materials and supplies are purchased at competitive prices and delivered on time to support production and operational needs
• Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and contract management practices
• Maintain accurate records of goods ordered, received, and invoiced; verify receipt of materials and authorize payment as required
• Analyze market conditions and supply trends to anticipate material availability and pricing fluctuations
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales, and other departments to align purchasing strategies with business needs
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, shortages, pricing discrepancies, or service concerns
• Prepare and present purchasing reports, including cost savings, cost increases, supplier performance, and market analysis
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise purchasing staff as applicable
• Support inventory control initiatives to reduce excess or insufficient inventory levels

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including supervisory or management responsibility
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, inventory management practices, and contract administration
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing/ERP systems