Purchasing Manager

Blue Signal Search; Dayton (OH); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work after onboarding (90 days)

Resumo da oferta

Blue Signal, an award-winning executive search firm, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve supply chain performance. The role offers hybrid work flexibility after an initial on-site onboarding period and a chance to influence purchasing strategy to support operational efficiency and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, and experience managing

Qualificações

• 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience leading purchasing teams or senior buyers.
• Experience with industrial distribution or technical supply environments.
• Ability to forecast, manage budgets, and analyze performance metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Direct purchasing activities and set team performance expectations.
• Develop inventory strategies using forecasts and historical data.
• Build supplier partnerships, negotiate terms, and cut costs.
• Evaluate sourcing options and address potential supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate transportation and freight to improve cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and warehouse to align procurement with demand.
• Monitor purchasing performance via ERP reports and supplier metrics.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Leadership potential

Formação académica

CPIM or CSCP certification (advantageous)

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Purchasing analytics tools

Reporting tools

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, an established organization specializing in the distribution of technical and industrial products, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve supply chain performance. This position offers the opportunity to influence purchasing strategy while supporting operational efficiency and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, and experience managing inventory and supplier relationships. This opportunity is well suited for an established purchasing professional or a highly capable Senior Buyer ready to advance into a leadership position.

This Role Offers

• Competitive base salary, with additional performance-based bonus potential.
• Hybrid work flexibility following an initial on-site training and onboarding period, typically around 90 days.
• Opportunity to lead purchasing initiatives with considerable independence and decision‑making responsibility.
• Exposure to domestic and international supply chain operations within a collaborative business environment.
• Professional advancement potential as operational needs evolve and purchasing responsibilities expand.
• Ability to introduce improvements, strengthen supplier relationships, and directly influence business performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct purchasing activities and provide guidance to team members while establishing measurable performance expectations.
• Develop inventory strategies using demand forecasts, historical sales trends, and purchasing data to maintain appropriate stock availability.
• Build productive supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial terms, and identify opportunities to reduce acquisition costs.
• Evaluate sourcing alternatives, strengthen procurement continuity, and address potential supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate transportation and freight arrangements to improve cost efficiency while maintaining reliable product availability.
• Partner with sales, finance, and warehouse personnel to align procurement decisions with operational requirements and customer demand.
• Monitor purchasing performance through ERP reporting, inventory turnover, supplier delivery metrics, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Approximately five or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain operations, or supplier management.
• Previous purchasing leadership experience is preferred; accomplished Senior Buyers with strong advancement potential will also be considered.
• Background in industrial distribution, electrical components, electronic products, or related technical supply environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate inventory trends, develop forecasts, manage purchasing budgets, and interpret operational performance metrics.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and experience identifying measurable procurement savings.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms, purchasing analytics, and reporting tools, along with familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities; CPIM or CSCP certification is advantageous but not required.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in placing top talent across a variety of industries. Our recruiters have extensive experience connecting qualified professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise and career goals.