Purchasing Manager

JMJ PHILLIP; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional growth

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities, supplier relationships, and sourcing strategies to ensure timely availability of quality materials.

You will lead a procurement team, develop cost-saving initiatives, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations and finance to optimize purchasing processes.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, with a focus on compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor purchasing processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and reliability.
• Analyze purchasing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing requirements.
• Ensure appropriate materials and supplies are available when needed.
• Lead and support purchasing team members.
• Establish performance expectations and improve procurement processes.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and other departments to address purchasing needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities follow established policies and procedures.
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze procurement performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities, supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, and material sourcing to support efficient business operations. This role requires strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage purchasing processes and ensure the timely availability of quality materials and services.

Position Responsibilities

Purchasing Management

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor purchasing processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery.

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and reliability.

Cost & Inventory Management

• Analyze purchasing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing requirements.
• Ensure appropriate materials and supplies are available when needed.

Team Leadership

• Lead and support purchasing team members.
• Establish performance expectations and improve procurement processes.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and other departments to address purchasing needs.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities follow established policies and procedures.
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze procurement performance.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
• APICS or ISM-related certifications
• Lean Six Sigma certification

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary range of $104,000–$166,400 annually
• Leadership opportunity within purchasing and procurement operations
• Opportunity to develop supplier strategies and improve procurement efficiency
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams

Why Evanston?

Evanston provides access to a diverse business and professional environment within the greater Chicago area. Its proximity to major commercial and industrial markets supports strong supplier networks, transportation resources, and opportunities for procurement professionals to collaborate across a variety of industries.