Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Title : Senior Purchasing Manager (multi-site)

Location : Elkhart, IN (with regular travel between facilities)

Why Join Us?

Turn Up Talent is partnering with a dynamic and growing high-mix, low-volume manufacturer to find a talented Senior Purchasing Manager. Join a collaborative team environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to contribute to a leading organization known for quality and customer satisfaction.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As the Senior Purchasing Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and mentor a purchasing team of up to 10 direct reports across multiple locations. You’ll play a critical role in driving strategic procurement, ensuring reliable supply, and fostering a culture of high performance. If you’re passionate about optimizing processes and building strong supplier relationships, this is your chance to make a measurable impact!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop plant-level purchasing teams, promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Oversee sourcing, planning, and supplier management to secure reliable and cost-effective materials.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production goals while minimizing excess.
• Identify and implement best practices to standardize and improve purchasing processes across all locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with production and product goals.
• Serve as the escalation point for supplier issues, resolving material shortages promptly.
• Ensure consistent compliance with procurement policies and maintain accurate documentation across the organization.
• Support the accuracy of MRP tools and purchasing schedules.
• Provide leadership for the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Why You’re a Great Fit

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a driven leader with a passion for materials management and procurement excellence, we’d love to connect. Apply now and let’s build the future of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing together!