Purchasing Manager

Landscape Structures • Delano, MN

30d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of LSI’s purchasing team, including leadership and development of a small group of buyers, execution of purchasing activities across a general commodity portfolio, and ownership of team performance metrics. This role reports to the VP of Supply Chain and operates within LSI’s Execution Model framework of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, and Morale.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Minimum 2 years of direct team leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a culture of accountability within a buying team
• Experience managing a diverse commodity portfolio across a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing data reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field
• APICS CPIM or CPSM certification
• Experience in plastics, industrial materials, or similar manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, develop, and evaluate a team of a small group of buyers
• Establish clear performance expectations; conduct regular one-on-one meetings and formal performance reviews
• Create individual development plans for each direct report on an annual basis
• Coach buyers on supplier negotiation, purchasing judgment, and cross-functional communication
• Hold the team accountable for timely follow-up and proactive escalation of supply issues
• Direct the full purchase order cycle: PO placement, supplier follow-up, delivery confirmation, and exception management
• Manage supplier relationships through clear expectations, direct feedback, and consistent follow-through
• Partner with operations, quality, and planning to align purchasing decisions with production requirements
• Identify and resolve gaps in process, systems, and supplier performance
• Own and maintain the team’s purchasing scorecard, including on-time delivery, PO accuracy, cost savings, and supplier performance ratings
• Report purchasing performance to the VP of Supply Chain on a regular cadence with clear data and recommendations
• Maintain cost discipline while protecting quality and delivery commitments
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes and supplier performance

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability benefits
• vacation
• paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock ownership plan
• profit-sharing opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree