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Purchasing ManagerCreative Financial Staffing • Columbus, OH, US
Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Creative Financial Staffing • Columbus, OH, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location : Columbus, OH (On-site)

Reports To : Procurement Director

Team : 3 Buyers

Industry : Packaging & Safety Supplies Distribution

About The Company

Our client helps manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics operations keep moving with dependable packaging and safety products-delivered on time, every time. As a regional industry leader with a growing national footprint, they combine deep product expertise with exceptional service and streamlined supply chain execution.

We're looking for a data-driven Purchasing Manager to lead the buying team and ensure our customers experience industry-leading fulfillment while maintaining disciplined inventory investment.

Role Overview

The Purchasing Manager will oversee a team of three buyers responsible for replenishment across domestic and international suppliers. This role is both strategic and hands-on-balancing service levels, working capital, and vendor performance. The ideal candidate thrives on analytics, process optimization, and leadership.

Your primary success measures will be :

  • Fulfillment : Customer order fill rate
  • Inventory Investment : Total inventory dollars and turns

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of three buyers managing daily replenishment across multiple product categories and distribution centers.
  • Oversee both domestic and international purchasing , including vendor communication, lead-time management, and logistics coordination.
  • Maintain exceptional customer fulfillment by balancing supply, demand, and inventory investment.
  • Analyze purchasing and inventory performance through ERP data and reporting dashboards.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to align purchasing strategies with demand forecasts and promotions.
  • Continuously improve purchasing processes and systems through automation, analytics, and best practices.

    • Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management experience, ideally in distribution.
  • 3+ years of experience managing or supervising a purchasing team.
  • Strong ERP system proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, or similar).
  • Advanced Excel and analytics skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
  • Proven ability to manage fulfillment and inventory KPIs simultaneously.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage both domestic and international supply chains , including import documentation and freight coordination.

    • Preferred / Optional Qualifications :

  • Experience with supply and demand planning , forecasting, or S&OP processes.
  • Background in international sourcing or vendor development.

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