Purchasing Manager

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client in Elkhart, IN. The role focuses on negotiating vendor pricing, sourcing materials, and managing inventory turnover to align with corporate goals.

The position involves overseeing vendor relationships, directing the Assistant Purchasing Agent, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while coordinating with warehouse and sales teams. Strong leadership and cost-reduction expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a relevant industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience leading purchasing staff and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Forecast demand and set PO timing/quantities to maximize turns.
• Supervise purchasing staff and set procedures for efficiency.
• Coordinate with warehouse and sales teams on pricing and supply.
• Prepare cost analyses and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Monitor laws and attend trade shows; travel to branches as needed.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Leadership

Cost reduction

Forecasting

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

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.

Pay & Benefits

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.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical


• prescription


• dental


• vision


• AD&D


• life insurance offerings


• short-term disability


• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodations

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].