Purchasing Manager - Zeeland Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts and optimize cost, quality, and delivery. This role will drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee inventory to minimize stockouts while aligning with operations across production, engineering, and quality teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a track record of leading purchasing teams in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee inventory levels and procurement processes to ensure timely availability of materials and minimize stockouts.
• Lead and mentor a team of purchasing agents and buyers, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to align purchasing activities with operational needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including market fluctuations and geopolitical events.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Purchasing Manager | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range

$84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for strategic procurement and supplier relationship management? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Zeeland seeking skilled Purchasing Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Zeeland seeking Purchasing Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee inventory levels and procurement processes to ensure timely availability of materials and minimize stockouts.
• Lead and mentor a team of purchasing agents and buyers, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to align purchasing activities with operational needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including market fluctuations and geopolitical events.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Director of Purchasing, Head of Procurement, Procurement Specialist, Strategic Sourcing Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.