Strategic Procurement Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, negotiate favorable pricing, and manage vendor relationships. The role oversees inventory and collaborates with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience or 5–7 years in purchasing, plus strong data analysis and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or 5–7 years progressive purchasing experience.
• 2–3 years of equivalent experience acceptable with demonstrated procurement responsibilities.
• Experience managing procurement, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Experience analyzing purchasing data, costs, and inventory levels to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to maintain quality and supply.
• Oversee inventory control and purchasing costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and address supply chain risks that could impact production.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.
• Analyze purchasing data, inventory levels, costs, and forecasts to inform decisions.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and strategic sourcing projects to improve procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, negotiate favorable pricing, and manage vendor relationships. The role oversees inventory and collaborates with Production, Scheduling, Sales, and Finance to support manufacturing and business needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience or 5–7 years in purchasing, plus strong data analysis and MS Office skills.