Purchasing Manager

FBSPL; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Employee assistance support

Job summary

A global leader in commercial vehicle systems is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing activities for direct materials. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, and optimizing costs. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments and strong leadership skills. This full-time position is based in Springfield, MO, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, including costing, lead times, quality, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure purchased components meet engineering and company specifications.
• Support manufacturing processes to ensure zero defects and on-time delivery.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Senior Recruiter | Business Development Executive

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Springfield, MO

Department: Purchasing

Overview:

Join a global leader in commercial vehicle systems, delivering high-performance axle and suspension solutions through advanced engineering. This role leads purchasing activities for direct materials, focusing on supplier management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships, including costing, lead times, quality, and contract negotiations
• Ensure purchased components meet engineering and company specifications
• Provide signing authority and oversight for buyers
• Coordinate bulk purchasing and cost alignment across divisions
• Oversee inventory reporting and analyze performance metrics
• Drive supplier quality, service, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing processes to ensure zero defects, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams to support distribution and customer service needs
• Ensure quality objectives are met and implement corrective actions
• Utilize MRP systems for forecasting and planning
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
• Experience in TS-16949 or other quality-regulated manufacturing settings
• Proven leadership and people-management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with MRP systems preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures; standing, lifting, and occasional travel required. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and employee assistance support.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing