Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing/Distribution exp. req'd)

Leoforce; Jessup (MD); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit sharing/bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with discretionary employer 1:1

PTO

Zusammenfassung

Leoforce is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic buying, inventory optimization, and vendor management across manufacturing and distribution. The role emphasizes ERP adoption, analytics, and automation to drive efficiency, cost savings, and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing expertise, 2+ years in management, and hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, or Infor, plus advanced Excel. On-site work in Jessup, MD with competitive compensation.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Purchasing experience in Distribution or Manufacturing for Commercial customers
• 2+ years of Management/Leadership experience, including direct supervision
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and KPI reporting
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI tools and automation

Aufgaben

• Lead purchasing operations, including inventory management, demand planning, and vendor negotiations
• Oversee and develop the purchasing team across multiple locations
• Optimize inventory levels, purchasing costs, and supplier performance
• Leverage ERP systems, advanced Excel, and analytics to improve purchasing decisions
• Implement automation and technology-driven process improvements
• Analyze purchasing trends, lead times, and inventory carrying costs
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute purchasing strategies
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve overall supply chain efficiencies

Kenntnisse

Purchasing experience

Management/Leadership

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Infor)

Advanced Excel (PivotTable, VLOOKUP/XV

AI tools & automation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Jobbeschreibung

Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing/Distribution exp. req'd)

6967365

Location: Jessup,MD, US

Date Posted: 11-02-2026

Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing/Distribution exp. req'd)

Jessup,MD, US

6967365

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Manager
Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Details
Our client is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain operations across its established, growing organization. This role will focus on strategic purchasing, inventory optimization, vendor management, and process improvements while leveraging advanced ERP systems, analytics, and automation to drive efficiencies and working closely with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing operations, including inventory management, demand planning, and vendor negotiations\
• Oversee and develop the purchasing team across multiple locations\
• Optimize inventory levels, purchasing costs, and supplier performance\
• Leverage ERP systems, advanced Excel, and analytics to improve purchasing decisions\
• Implement automation and technology-driven process improvements\
• Analyze purchasing trends, lead times, and inventory carrying costs\
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute purchasing strategies\
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve overall supply chain efficiencies

Requirements

• 5+ years of Purchasing experience in Distribution or Manufacturing for Commercial customers
• 2+ years of Management/Leadership experience, including direct supervision
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and KPI reporting
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI tools and automation

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• Equipment parts or irrigation industry experience
• Infor CSD experience
• Power BI / Power Query experience
• Microsoft Copilot experience
• CPSM, CPIM, or Six Sigma certification

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Location: Jessup, MD or Branchburg, NJ
Work Schedule: 100% On-site, M–F
Compensation:$100k–$160k Base Salary DOE + Performance-Based Profit Sharing/Bonus + Comprehensive Health Benefits + 401(k) with Discretionary Employer Match + PTO

Requirements

• 5+ years of Purchasing experience in Distribution or Manufacturing for Commercial customers
• 2+ years of Management/Leadership experience, including direct supervision
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and KPI reporting
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI tools and automation

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• Equipment parts or irrigation industry experience
• Infor CSD experience
• Power BI / Power Query experience
• Microsoft Copilot experience
• CPSM, CPIM, or Six Sigma certification

Why join us?

• Join an established, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-term stability
• Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, including generous profit sharing, comprehensive health benefits, and a strong 401(k) employer contribution
• Work within a collaborative, supportive team with a positive, family-oriented culture
• Lead purchasing operations, inventory management, vendor negotiations, and supply chain optimization
• Leverage advanced ERP systems, analytics, and automation to drive efficiencies and improve purchasing strategies
• Work closely with leadership to build and develop a high-performing purchasing team while making a meaningful impact on business operations

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