Purchasing Manager Job at PrideStaff, Barberton, OH

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  • PrideStaff
  • Barberton, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager
Akron, OH
Day Shift
Salary based on Experience

PrideStaff is conducting a search for an Akron area light manufacturing client for a Purchasing Manager. Our client is highly selective on the people they add to their organization and only consider people they believe will be awesome team members who strengthen their great culture. The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement and inventory for production. This role ensures optimal sourcing, cost efficiency, and strong vendor relationships while collaborating closely with production to minimize waste and improve processes.

Here is more about our client...
  • We exist to Glorify God and to serve our customers.
  • We are family owned and have been in business for 76 years!
  • We have a positive, hardworking culture

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source materials, equipment, and services while optimizing costs and supplier quality.
  • Prepare and verify purchase orders, ensuring accurate specifications and pricing.
  • Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and coordinate deliveries.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
  • Authorize payments and resolve shipment discrepancies.
  • Analyze purchasing data to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with production teams to understand material usage and needs.
  • Implement and track process improvements in procurement operations.

Qualifications & Skills: 

  • Experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or related field (degree preferred but not required).
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods, budgeting, and cost control.

     

Physical & Other Requirements:

  • Reasonable physical fitness.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a work on-site position at our Akron, OH headquarters. This is not a remote position.


 

Company Description

As one of the best direct hire placement and contract-to-hire staffing firms in the US, our candidates and clients consistently depend on us to match the best available talent with the best companies. We specialize in Direct Hire placements and temp-to-hire placements in light industrial, office, admin and finance and accounting positions.

Company Description

As one of the best direct hire placement and contract-to-hire staffing firms in the US, our candidates and clients consistently depend on us to match the best available talent with the best companies. We specialize in Direct Hire placements and temp-to-hire placements in light industrial, office, admin and finance and accounting positions.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Day shift,

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