Purchasing Manager

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

prescription

dental

vision

AD&D

life insurance offerings

short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Elkhart, IN is recruiting a Purchasing Manager to negotiate vendor pricing, terms, and source materials to meet customer demand while improving inventory turns. The role reports to the President, oversees vendor partnerships, manages inventory and cost-reduction strategies, and mentors the Assistant Purchasing Agent, with cross-department collaboration across warehouse and sales.

You will lead a small team, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and travel to

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as a purchasing officer or agent.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and adaptability to industry/vendor inventory management software.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership abilities, organizational skills, general math proficiency, and fluent written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Vendor and contract management: research, negotiate, and maintain long-term relationships with vendors.
• Inventory and demand planning: forecast demand and set PO timing/quantities to maximize turns.
• Team leadership: supervise purchasing staff and set procedures.
• Cross-department coordination: align with warehouse and sales on pricing and supply.
• Analysis and reporting: perform cost analyses and track performance.
• Compliance and engagement: monitor laws, attend trade shows, travel to branches.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Leadership

Organization

Math skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or Business Administration

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Spherion is hiring a Purchasing Manager for our client in Elkhart, IN! The Purchasing Manager will negotiate vendor pricing and terms to source materials that meet customer demand while maximizing inventory turnover and supporting corporate financial goals. Reporting directly to the President, this role oversees vendor partnerships, inventory management, cost reduction strategies, and the Assistant Purchasing Agent.

Responsibilities

• Vendor & Contract Management: Research, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain long-term relationships with reliable vendors; solicit bid proposals and analyze offer value (price, quality, service, lead times).


• Inventory & Demand Planning: Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and set purchase order timing/quantities to maximize turns, prevent scrap, and prevent stockouts.


• Team Leadership & Operations: Supervise and direct purchasing staff (including the Assistant Purchasing Agent); set operating procedures, strategies, and efficiency workflows.


• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Partner with warehouse staff to verify delivery conditions; update the Sales team on pricing or supply shortages; assist with customer phone calls and counter sales as needed.


• Analysis & Reporting: Prepare cost analyses, enter purchase data, build cost-reduction strategies, and assess operational performance using company software.


• Compliance & Engagement: Monitor relevant industry laws and regulations; attend trade shows; travel to branch locations as required.

Working hours

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills

3+ years of experience in the electrical industry.

Education

Bachelors

Experience

4-7 years

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as a purchasing officer or agent.


• Education: High school diploma or GED; Bachelor???s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or Business Administration.


• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and adaptability to industry/vendor inventory management software.


• Core Competencies: Strong leadership abilities, organizational skills, general math proficiency, and fluent written/spoken English.

Benefits

• medical


• prescription


• dental


• vision


• AD&D


• life insurance offerings


• short-term disability


• 401K plan

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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