Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Atkins, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 46588
We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and strengthen its purchasing function. This individual will play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships, improving purchasing processes, and leveraging systems and technology to support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in purchasing and supplier negotiations, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to think strategically while leading an established team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure, driving efficiencies, and making a meaningful impact across an organization.
Work Model:
- On-Site
- Remote on Fridays
What You Will Do:
- Develop and execute strategic purchasing initiatives, evaluating supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and overall supplier performance
- Lead and support an experienced team of Buyers, establishing priorities, driving accountability, and ensuring purchasing activities align with broader business objectives
- Evaluate, develop, and improve purchasing processes, systems, and workflows to create greater efficiency, consistency, and scalability
- Partner with IT and cross-functional leadership to leverage ERP systems, technology, and data to streamline purchasing operations and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead purchasing-related projects and strategic initiatives, collaborating with Operations, Finance, and other departments to support organizational growth and operational effectiveness.
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related discipline, preferably within a manufacturing or similarly complex environment
- Demonstrated experience developing supplier strategies, negotiating contracts, evaluating vendor performance, and improving purchasing practices
- Previous experience leading or managing teams, with the ability to coach employees, provide direction, and drive accountability
- Strong understanding of purchasing systems, ERP technology, process improvement, and project management, with a track record of implementing operational efficiencies
- Strategic, analytical, and solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and drive organizational change.
Benefits Overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- $90,000 – $110,000 per Year
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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