Purchasing Manager [HT-932113]

VisionSpark • Coshocton, OH

197d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As our Purchasing Manager, you’re as much a people person as you are a systems thinker. You love the mechanics of how things work - tools, processes, and supply systems alike - and you know how to apply that understanding in an industrial environment. You understand that trust is earned, and that real progress happens when people feel heard, valued, and included in the process. Whether you're saving money, mentoring a buyer, or leading a systems upgrade, you find energy in complexity and satisfaction in impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams of 3–5 direct reports
• Experience implementing change, such as new software, system upgrades, or process improvements
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar inventory and vendor relationships
• Proven success in vendor management, including contract negotiation and compliance
• Proficient with purchasing or supply chain software, with strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• 10+ years of combined purchasing experience and/or formal education in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPP, or CPPM
• Experience with vendor-managed inventory programs
• Power BI experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain a team atmosphere within the purchasing department, fostering a goal-oriented culture built on trust, urgency, and collaboration
• Build cross-functional relationships throughout the organization, developing trust and credibility across departments and levels
• Spend time in key departments to understand internal workflows, stakeholder needs, and how purchasing impacts the broader operation
• Document and streamline purchasing processes, conducting gap analysis and gaining alignment on best practices that are clear, practical, and followed by all
• Understand the raw materials market and stay informed on industry trends to support informed, strategic purchasing decisions
• Optimize lead times, onboard new suppliers when needed, and improve continuity through second sourcing and vendor diversification
• Manage vendor performance and internal compliance, reducing risk and ensuring purchasing decisions reflect long-term priorities
• Lead inventory control initiatives, including system setup, reporting tools, and proactive alignment with production and finance
• Play a key role in the company’s system migration and supply chain transformation efforts, bringing both structure and team buy-in
• Identify opportunities for improvement, lead change thoughtfully, and earn support through clear communication and practical solutions
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization—from union to corporate—adapting your leadership approach as needed
• Coach, develop, and hold direct reports accountable, fostering a respectful, high-performance environment rooted in trust and growth
• Oversee strategic purchasing for scrap and raw materials, applying a disciplined, value-focused approach to sourcing decisions

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Plan
• PTO
• 401(k) match
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree