Purchasing Manager

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to drive sourcing, pricing, and vendor relations in a fast-paced environment. You will manage quotes, negotiate terms, and keep tight inventory controls across departments while supporting our mission to Enjoy. Inspire.

Educate. Act! Reporting to the Director of Food Service Operations, this exempt role requires 5 years of buying or procurement experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Must possess the required certification in Food Service sanitation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Obtain competitive quotes from vendors and negotiate prices and terms.
• Make vendor recommendations for supplies, equipment, and services.
• Maintain inventory control of stock items to meet requisition needs.
• Prepare and process required reports and records.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Food Service sanitation certification

Job description

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Purchasing Manager

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 2197

The Toledo Zoo is currently seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager.The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, organized individual interested in working in a high volume and fast-paced environment while supporting our mission to: Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act!

Under general supervision, the Purchasing Manager obtains competitive quotes, negotiates prices and terms, and makes vendor recommendations for supplies, equipment, and services. They are responsible for maintaining inventory control of stock items to meet the Zoo's requisition needs in all departments. In addition, this position prepares and processes required reports and records.

The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Food Service Operations. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires time worked in excess of forty hours per week.

Minimum Training and Experience

• 5 years of hands-on experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist preferred.
• High school diploma previous experience in warehousing, stocking, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and other related areas, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must possess the required certification in Food Service sanitation.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here.

The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Purchasing Manager - Job Description - October 2026.docx