Purchasing Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, negotiate favorable pricing, and manage vendor relationships. The role oversees inventory and collaborates with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience or 5–7 years in purchasing, plus strong data analysis and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or 5–7 years progressive purchasing experience.
• 2–3 years of equivalent experience acceptable with demonstrated procurement responsibilities.
• Experience managing procurement, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Experience analyzing purchasing data, costs, and inventory levels to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to maintain quality and supply.
• Oversee inventory control and purchasing costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and address supply chain risks that could impact production.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.
• Analyze purchasing data, inventory levels, costs, and forecasts to inform decisions.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and strategic sourcing projects to improve procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Pay: $90k–$100k/yr+

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–3 years of equivalent experience, or 5–7 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable pricing and contract terms.
• Experience analyzing purchasing data, costs, and inventory levels to support business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing, printing, packaging, or Point-of-Purchase (POP) display industry experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract administration, inventory planning, forecasting, and supply chain risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to maintain quality, pricing, and reliable supply.
• Oversee inventory control and purchasing costs while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address supply chain risks that could impact production.
• Partner closely with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.
• Analyze purchasing data, inventory levels, costs, and forecasts to support informed business decisions.
• Lead purchasing process improvements, strategic sourcing initiatives, and cost-saving efforts to improve overall procurement efficiency.

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