Purchasing Manager

Are you a hands-on purchasing leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and making a measurable impact in a manufacturing environment? We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing, inventory, storeroom operations, and logistics for a large production facility.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and enjoys balancing strategic sourcing with day-to-day operational leadership. You'll have the opportunity to improve processes, mentor a solid team, and become a key member of the plant leadership team.

What You'll Do

• Lead all plant purchasing activities for maintenance, operations, and production materials
• Manage purchasing, logistics, and storeroom operations to ensure critical parts and supplies are available when needed
• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing and cost-saving opportunities
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Improve inventory accuracy, organization, and overall storeroom efficiency
• Partner closely with Maintenance and Operations to support preventive maintenance initiatives and minimize downtime
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers, logistics personnel, and storeroom employees
• Monitor purchasing metrics, inventory levels, and vendor performance to drive continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively across departments to support plant objectives while maintaining strong internal and external communication

Why You'll Want This Role

• Opportunity to lead a critical function within a well-established manufacturing operation
• High visibility position reporting directly to plant leadership
• Ability to drive meaningful process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Lead an experienced team while helping shape the future of the department
• Excellent benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities
• Stable organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can combine strategic purchasing expertise with hands-on operational leadership, we'd like to hear from you.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent purchasing and supply chain experience
• Progressive purchasing leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience managing buyers, inventory, or storeroom operations
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience supporting maintenance and plant operations through effective procurement practices
• ERP system experience required; Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar systems are highly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment is a plus
• Comfortable being a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys spending time on the production floor

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$125,000.00 Yearly

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