We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for a manufacturing environment in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role focuses on strengthening supplier performance, maintaining efficient procure-to-pay activities, and supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, process discipline, and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily purchasing activities by overseeing purchase order flow, resolving exceptions, reconciling invoices, and tracking key performance measures tied to procurement operations.
- Build and maintain effective supplier partnerships to support dependable delivery, appropriate quality standards, and competitive pricing, while escalating urgent supply concerns when needed.
- Put sourcing strategies and contract terms into practice for assigned categories and provide practical market feedback to improve broader purchasing plans.
- Lead negotiations with selected suppliers to secure year-over-year cost improvements and support overall savings targets.
- Oversee the full procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring purchasing transactions move accurately and efficiently from order creation through payment resolution.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address shipment delays, product quality concerns, warranty matters, and payment discrepancies.
- Promote adherence to procurement policies and help standardize purchasing methods to improve consistency, control, and compliance.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data while using reporting tools, analytics, and established procedures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, including purchase order management, supplier coordination, and invoice issue resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
- Sound financial and commercial judgment with experience supporting negotiations and cost management initiatives.
- Effective problem-solving, organization, and independent work habits in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.