Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Were looking for a strategic and detail-focused Purchasing Manager to join the Kent Rubber Supply team, leading procurement operations across our locations. If youre ready to keep our hose, gasket, and seal supply flowing smoothly, while working closely with the CEO and teams, we want you!

What Youll Do :

• Manage centralized purchasing between Grand Rapids and Norton Shores locations, ensuring stock orders, blanket OEM orders, and high-volume items are handled efficiently.
• Oversee relationships with suppliers, both domestic and overseas, from negotiation to quality assurance.
• Track and handle returns, discrepancies, and corrective actions, ensuring products meet our standards.
• Collaborate with the KRS team to manage inventory, new part numbers, pricing updates, and forecasts.
• Lead vendor relations : promotions, conflict resolution, and those on-site meetings that keep everyone on the same page.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving to ensure seamless logistics and delivery.

About You :

• Experienced in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills you know how to keep suppliers close and deliveries closer.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with Tribute TrulinX knowledge being a big plus.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, from large stock orders to customer returns.
• A continuous improvement mindset always looking for ways to refine processes and boost efficiency.
• A team player, ready to collaborate across departments and locations.

Why Kent Rubber Supply :

• Were a growing, innovative company where your leadership in purchasing will make a real impact.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a team that values your skills and experience.
• Work directly with leadership and help shape the future of our supply chain operations