Strategic Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Lansing, MI is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic procurement, optimize cost, quality, and delivery, and manage key supplier relationships across manufacturing partners.

You will oversee inventory levels, mentor a team of purchasing professionals, analyze market trends, and drive performance improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing
• Experience negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings
• Experience with ERP and procurement software (SAP/Oracle)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Oversee inventory levels and collaborate with production to ensure material availability.
• Lead and mentor a team of purchasing professionals.
• Analyze market trends and identify new suppliers to enhance the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Market analysis

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Lansing, MI is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic procurement, optimize cost, quality, and delivery, and manage key supplier relationships across manufacturing partners.

You will oversee inventory levels, mentor a team of purchasing professionals, analyze market trends, and drive performance improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and ethics.