Strategic Purchasing Leader

AFC Industries; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization focused on supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components. The Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing team, develop strategies, and manage supplier relationships while aligning with ISO procedures and cost-savings goals.

The role reports to the Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits in a casual, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field, preferably in Supply Chain or Purchasing.
• Proficient with P21, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word) and VLOOKUPs.
• 5+ years of buying/purchasing experience with prior management exposure.
• Experience with inventory management including ABC classification.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Teamwork, attention to detail, and deadline-driven execution.
• Ability to build vendor relationships and understand procurement dynamics.
• Familiarity with inventory turns and cost-savings initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing department personnel and oversee the purchasing process.
• Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance and implement efficiencies.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies with Supply Chain for favorable pricing, terms and agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and turns using inventory metrics and ABC classification.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with supply base.
• Establish measurable regional department goals with supporting metrics.
• Review ISO procedures for purchasing and hire/train new staff.
• Evaluate supplier quality, pricing and service; pursue cost-savings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

P21

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization focused on supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components. The Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing team, develop strategies, and manage supplier relationships while aligning with ISO procedures and cost-savings goals.

The role reports to the Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits in a casual, growth-oriented environment.