Purchasing Manager - Spring Lake Area

Purchasing Manager | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for strategic procurement and supplier relationship management? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Spring Lake, seeking experienced Purchasing Managers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake region seeking Purchasing Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for manufacturing materials and services.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to ensure timely availability of materials and adherence to specifications.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply chain risks to inform purchasing strategies and minimize disruption.
• Optimize inventory levels of raw materials and components to support production schedules while minimizing holding costs.
• Implement and maintain purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing a purchasing team.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification or demonstrated experience in process improvement methodologies
• Experience with ERP system implementation, optimization, or advanced module configuration (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle SCM)
• International sourcing and logistics experience, particularly in low-cost country sourcing
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Materials Manager, Vendor Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Director, Head of Procurement

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.