We are currently assisting our client, an industrial manufacturer, with a Purchasing Manager search in the Brookfield, WI area.
Responsibilities
- Lead the purchasing department, managing two buyers and overseeing procurement operations across two facilities to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and optimize cost savings.
- Analyze cost drivers and market trends to inform purchasing decisions, ensuring efficient procurement that supports operational needs.
- Monitor inventory levels to guarantee timely fulfillment of customer orders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with demand forecasts.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management, with a strong track record in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Strong analytical skills to assess cost drivers, market trends, and inventory levels, ensuring strategic decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
Additional Information:
- All information will be kept strictly confidential
- Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information
Who we are:
• JMI Recruiting Services is a third party search firm that strategically partners with our clients to recruit exceptional talent nationwide. Our customers include Fortune 500, private equity firms, and privately held companies. With our proven process, excellent track record, and willingness to outwork the competition, we consistently deliver quantifiable results.