Purchasing Manager- 27563

Impact Business Group; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent 401(k)

Low-Cost Medical Coverage

Company-Paid Insurance

Annual bonus programs

Job summary

Impact Business Group's client in Zeeland, MI is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The role oversees a 3-person team, shapes supplier strategy, budgets, negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years in automotive purchasing and at least 2 years of procurement leadership, with a Bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in automotive manufacturing.
• 2+ years of procurement leadership experience in automotive manufacturing.

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 address quality, delivery, capacity, commercial, and operational concerns.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to support purchasing activities.
• 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.
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of favorable supplier agreements while maintaining 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Budgeting

Negotiations

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or a related field

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available for out-of-area candidates

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations, supplier strategy, cost optimization, and the continued development of a strong procurement team. This is a visible leadership position for someone who can balance strategic sourcing initiatives with the day-to-day realities of supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

This person will oversee a team of 3 and will have meaningful ownership over supplier performance, purchasing strategy, budgeting, negotiations, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

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.
• Additional Perks: Annual bonus programs, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, and affordable dental and vision coverage.