Senior Purchasing Lead - Hybrid | Strategic Sourcing & Inventory

Blue Signal Search; Dayton (OH); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work after onboarding (90 days)

Resumo da oferta

Blue Signal, an award-winning executive search firm, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve supply chain performance. The role offers hybrid work flexibility after an initial on-site onboarding period and a chance to influence purchasing strategy to support operational efficiency and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, and experience managing

Qualificações

• 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience leading purchasing teams or senior buyers.
• Experience with industrial distribution or technical supply environments.
• Ability to forecast, manage budgets, and analyze performance metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Direct purchasing activities and set team performance expectations.
• Develop inventory strategies using forecasts and historical data.
• Build supplier partnerships, negotiate terms, and cut costs.
• Evaluate sourcing options and address potential supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate transportation and freight to improve cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and warehouse to align procurement with demand.
• Monitor purchasing performance via ERP reports and supplier metrics.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Leadership potential

Formação académica

CPIM or CSCP certification (advantageous)

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Purchasing analytics tools

Reporting tools

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Signal, an award-winning executive search firm, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve supply chain performance. The role offers hybrid work flexibility after an initial on-site onboarding period and a chance to influence purchasing strategy to support operational efficiency and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, and experience managing