Purchasing Manager

iMPact Business Group; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays & vacation

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Dental & vision

Job summary

Impact Business Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function in Zeeland, MI. You will provide strategic direction, manage a small team, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement for new programs and ongoing production, while pursuing continuous improvement and supplier excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of procurement leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing function and provide strategic direction for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 with clear priorities and performance objectives.
• Develop purchasing strategies supporting short- and long-term objectives.
• Prepare and manage annual purchasing plans, budgets, forecasts, and related financial objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and improve supplier base focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, VA/VE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and others.
• Support new programs, product launches, supplier transitions, and post-launch purchasing requirements.
• Establish purchasing controls, processes, policies, and procedures for consistent execution.
• Evaluate sourcing risks and strengthen supply continuity and supplier performance.
• Research and recommend new suppliers, processes, systems, technologies, and practices.
• Negotiate favorable supplier agreements and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Track purchasing performance and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Serve as a key purchasing leader and trusted partner to local management and procurement organization.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Team leadership

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Zeeland, MIRelocation Assistance Available for out-of-area candidates

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's purchasing function and provide strategic direction for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3, establishing clear priorities, expectations, and performance objectives.
• Develop purchasing strategies that support short- and long-term operational and business objectives.
• Prepare and manage annual purchasing plans, departmental budgets, forecasts, and related financial objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a high-performing supplier base focused on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, contract discussions, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, VA/VE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and work directly with suppliers to address quality, delivery, capacity, commercial, and operational concerns.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to ensure purchasing activities support business requirements.
• Support new programs, product launches, supplier transitions, and post-launch purchasing requirements.
• Establish purchasing controls, processes, policies, and procedures that support consistent execution and measurable improvement.
• Evaluate sourcing risks and develop strategies to strengthen supply continuity and supplier performance.
• Research and recommend new suppliers, processes, systems, technologies, and purchasing practices that can improve overall business performance.
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of favorable supplier agreements while maintaining productive long-term partnerships.
• Track purchasing performance and drive improvements related to cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier effectiveness.
• Serve as a key purchasing leader and trusted partner to local management and the broader procurement organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or a related field; Approximately 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment 2+years of procurement leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchasing or procurement leadership experience within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing industry.
• Experience working within a global or multi-site procurement organization.
• Background supporting VA/VE, supplier development, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction programs.
• Experience supporting new program launches and post-launch manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of modern purchasing, materials management, and strategic sourcing best practices.
• Experience managing suppliers against measurable quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Benefits Highlights

• Excellent 401(k): Up to 6% company contribution, including 3% provided regardless of employee contributions.
• Low-Cost Medical Coverage
• Company-Paid Insurance: Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation.
• Additional Perks: Annual bonus programs, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, and affordable dental and vision coverage.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Procurement Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Senior Purchasing Manager
• Commodity Manager