Purchasing Manager (Toms River)

Job Title : Purchasing Manager

Schedule : Fully Onsite, MondayFriday

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is responsible for managing a purchasing team, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to support production and customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a purchasing team overseeing an annual spend of approximately $4 million.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with ISO standards to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Conduct bi-weekly forecasting and spend analysis to support inventory planning and budget management.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between sales, warehouse, and purchasing departments to resolve scheduling conflicts, production issues, and customer-driven changes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent material availability and negotiate favorable terms.
• Oversee the transition of ERP systems from server-based to cloud-based platforms, acting as the internal lead for system migration and process optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular evaluations to ensure alignment with company standards and expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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