Purchasing Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with our cost, quality, and delivery objectives. This role involves identifying and evaluating new suppliers, leading supplier performance reviews, and negotiating contracts to achieve competitive pricing and terms. The ideal candidate will monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings while overseeing day‑to‑day purchasing activities.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve competitive total cost of ownership.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, and risk factors to inform purchasing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through consolidation, alternative materials, or process improvements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials, components, and services.
• Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and delivery challenges in coordination with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Engineering to forecast material demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper ordering, receipt tracking, and supplier scheduling practices.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and contract documentation.
• Provide reporting on key metrics such as spend, supplier performance, material availability, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct leader.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or 10 years of purchasing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and contribute performance‑based solutions.
• Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired.
• Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials including fasteners, hardware, metal finishes, and chemical compositions.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel.

• Understanding of vendors’ specific function capabilities related to the metal fabrication process is desired.
• Familiarity with defense‑related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred.
• Knowledge of applied coatings and chemical treatments is preferred.

This position operates in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment that demands effective collaboration with internal teams. The role requires proficiency in using ERP systems and maintaining detailed records of purchasing activities. The dress code is business casual, and the work hours align with standard business operations.

Permanent position based out of Green Bay, WI.

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $/yr.
Health, vision, dental and competitive PTO.

Fully onsite position in Green Bay, WI.

Position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Business Intelligence Platforms