Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Full-Time | Hybrid | Distribution & Supply Chain

We’re partnering with a growing distribution company that is seeking a Purchasing Manager to help modernize its purchasing operations and lead a small team. This is a hybrid position based in the Columbus, Ohio area, with an initial onsite focus to ensure strong onboarding and relationship-building.

The ideal candidate brings prior purchasing leadership experience, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is comfortable improving systems and processes in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team responsible for purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and inventory support
• Translate sales and operational inputs into a clear and effective purchasing plan
• Help build out reporting, process documentation, and purchasing KPIs
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and finance on inventory levels and cost management
• Manage vendor communications, support issue resolution, and drive improvement initiatives
• Ensure consistent and accurate use of the company’s ERP system

What We’re Looking For

• Must be located in the Columbus, OH area
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including prior leadership responsibility
• Experience in a distribution, wholesale, or B2B/B2C environment
• Strong preference for someone who has worked for a small to mid-market privately owned company
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• ERP system experience required
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with longer-term process improvement
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement

Why This Role

• Join a stable and growing company that values thoughtful, team-driven leadership
• Strong opportunity to influence purchasing operations and build structure
• Supportive executive team and cross-functional visibility
• Hybrid flexibility after initial ramp-up period

If you’re a purchasing professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to learn more.

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