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.

Job Tags

Full time,

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