Purchasing Manager

Talis Group’s client, a fast-growing, high-performance manufacturer in the Louisville area, is seeking a proven Purchasing Manager to take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier performance. This leader will build and guide a team of buyers, negotiate key supplier agreements, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and strengthen supply chain reliability to support rapid growth.

Salary: $100K + strong benefits package
. M-F

• Lead global sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished goods, with emphasis on metal and steel procurement.
• Personally negotiate pricing, vendor terms, and contracts.
• Guarantee material availability to meet production schedules and forecasted demand.
• Analyze vendor pricing and lead cost-reduction initiatives to achieve annual savings targets, including offsetting wage inflation.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce supplier scorecards and contract compliance.
• Establish and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships while onboarding and qualifying new vendors.
• Coach, develop, and oversee a team of buyers; manage daily operations and performance.
• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to source innovative materials and components.
• Monitor global supply chain trends, commodity fluctuations, and market risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Design, manage, and audit ERP procurement workflows to ensure efficiency, compliance, and process integrity.
• Conduct market research and analysis to anticipate cost or supply impacts.

• 7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in metal/steel sourcing or commodity-based procurement.
• Proven track record of price negotiation, contract development, and supplier management.
• 2–4 years of people management experience, including coaching and performance oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with TPS / Lean manufacturing tools.
• Strong ERP systems and process-design experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven leadership and decision-making capability.

  This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

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