Strategic Purchasing Manager – Materials & Vendors

Allient; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead buyers and support staff in acquiring raw materials, equipment, and supplies for an industrial setting.

You will establish purchasing policies, direct procurement programs, analyze market conditions, and monitor vendor performance to ensure cost-effective, timely deliveries. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces purchasing policies to procure materials cost-effectively.
• Places and assigns purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions for material availability.
• Monitors trends affecting markets, prices and delivery times.
• Reviews requisitions, sources, quotes, terms and contracts.
• Evaluates major purchases based on price and availability.
• Monitors vendor performance for delivery, quality and price.
• Improves clerical processes and office workflow for procurement.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Job description

Allient Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead buyers and support staff in acquiring raw materials, equipment, and supplies for an industrial setting.

You will establish purchasing policies, direct procurement programs, analyze market conditions, and monitor vendor performance to ensure cost-effective, timely deliveries. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are required.