Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Department Lead

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead and manage our purchasing department personnel and daily operations. This role includes assuming direct responsibility for a portion of domestic sourcing to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of sourcing responsibilities to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Hire, develop, and mentor employees, ensuring alignment with evolving departmental structure.
• Establish and continuously improve department practices and procedures.
• Oversee departmental budget and resource allocation.
• Drive performance management and accountability across the team.
• Personally manage key domestic sourcing responsibilities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Select and develop supply base based on technology, cost, and quality needs; develop negotiating strategies to optimize results.
• Maintain stable, sustainable supplier relationships and act as the escalation point for logistics and global trade.
• Ensure ERP/MRP processes align with fulfillment strategies and generate sound material acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate and develop formal contracts that protect the company and add stability to supplier relationships.
• Ensure parts availability and mitigate shortfalls through proactive sourcing and planning.
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation strategies and competitive sourcing.
• Influence product life cycle decisions and manage End of Life activities.
• Analyze markets and recommend major purchases based on cost and availability trends.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and excess inventory reviews.
• In partnership with the Director of Operations, establish and execute strategic goals for the department.
• Lead the integration of new KPIs and dashboards to monitor sourcing and inventory performance.
• Act as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with operations, accounting, sales, and external partners.
• Recommend product pricing through market research and cost analysis.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices through continuous learning.

Essential Skills

• Experience in purchasing, data analysis, and vendor management.
• 3 years of raw materials experience.
• Direct report experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $51.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.