Purchasing Manager

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH (100% Onsite Corporate Office)

Position Type: Full-Time / Direct Placement

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 / year (Flexibility up to $95,000 based on experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement (Reports directly to the Controller)

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated, and analytical Purchasing Manager / Buyer Planner to join our corporate procurement team in Reynoldsburg, OH. Operating as a key individual contributor within a small, focused team of buyers, you will oversee end-to-end materials procurement and inventory planning supporting 5 manufacturing plants.

In this role, you will manage both domestic and international vendor relationships, ensure optimal inventory levels using integrated ERP software, and coordinate material demand across multiple facilities.

• →Materials & Inventory Planning: Manage inventory levels across multiple facilities using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to establish order schedules, minimize excess stock, and maximize warehouse efficiency.
• →Procurement & Purchasing: Process, issue, and adjust purchase order requests for raw materials, production components, intercompany transfers, and external suppliers.
• →Global & Domestic Supply Chain: Oversee supply timelines with both domestic and international vendors, expediting critical shipments when necessary to prevent production disruptions.
• →Production & Warehouse Coordination: Oversee the receipt of goods, review production entry data, manage bin transfers, and research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• →Physical Inventory Audits: Serve as the primary building coordinator for annual physical inventory counts and stock reconciliation.
• →Cross-Plant Operations: Support procurement strategy and material availability for 5 regional manufacturing plants from the corporate headquarters.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in purchasing, material planning, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain Scope: Proven experience managing both domestic and international suppliers and shipments.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience utilizing integrated ERP software systems and intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Core Competencies: Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills; strong ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% as needed.
• Screening: Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening.

• Direct experience in tire and wheel manufacturing or automotive component supply chain environments.
• Hands-on experience with Sage ERP.
• Familiarity or experience with Power BI for data reporting and analytics.
• Proven background in demand forecasting and inventory modeling.