Purchasing Manager

TRAK Group; Fairfield Township (OH); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TRAK Group in Fairfield Township, Ohio, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization across multiple raw materials. The role is 100% in-office, reporting to the manufacturing procurement team.

You will manage steel, polymer resins, rubber additives, and wire-rod metals, drive supplier development, contract negotiations, and risk management to improve material availability and production profitability.

Competenze

• Strong background in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to lead supplier relationships and negotiate multi-year agreements.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials used in manufacturing operations, including steel for stamping, polymers for resins, additives for rubber, and wire-rod metals.
• Lead supplier sourcing initiatives, RFQs, supplier qualification, and multi-year agreements with pricing terms and delivery expectations.
• Monitor markets and pricing trends using indices (CRU, LME, ICIS, CDI) to support sourcing decisions and cost analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to define tooling and technical supplier requirements.

Conoscenze

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Supplier Development

Contract Negotiations

Descrizione del lavoro

Purchasing Manager Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | 8-5 Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Fairfield Township, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team.

Website Summary Join trak group in partnering with an established manufacturing client seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives across multiple raw material categories.

This position will oversee procurement activities involving steel, polymer resins, rubber compounding additives, and wire-rod metals used in a variety of manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and contract negotiations, along with experience working in a technical manufacturing environment.

This opportunity offers the ability to influence purchasing strategies, manage supplier relationships, reduce material costs, and lead procurement initiatives that directly impact operational performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials used in manufacturing operations, including: Steel metals for stamping applications Polymer resins for plastic compounds Compounding additives for rubber molding and extrusion Wire-rod metals for cold-headed fasteners and hardware Monitor commodity markets and pricing trends to identify purchasing opportunities and mitigate financial risks. Utilize commodity indices, including CRU, LME, ICIS, and CDI, to evaluate pricing fluctuations and support sourcing decisions. Conduct quarterly and annual cost analyses to identify savings opportunities. Develop sourcing strategies that improve supplier competitiveness, material availability, and overall procurement efficiency. Support inventory planning and maintain appropriate stocking levels to ensure production continuity.

Supplier Management & Contract Negotiations Lead supplier sourcing initiatives, competitive RFQs, and supplier qualification processes. Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and alignment with engineering and quality requirements. Negotiate multi-year supplier agreements covering pricing, cost reductions, payment terms, inventory commitments, and delivery expectations. Establish index-based pricing adjustments and annual cost reduction agreements. Manage supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and service. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders. Develop alternative sourcing strategies and contingency supply chains to reduce supplier risk. Support supplier sustainability, ESG compliance, and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Technical Procurement & Tooling Management Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to evaluate supplier capabilities and technical requirements. Review engineering drawings and blueprints to support material and supplier selection. Define and negotiate tooling requirements, including: Tooling