Purchasing Manager

The Professional Division of Spherion Mid Ohio is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager for a confidential leadership opportunity with an established organization in Richland County, Ohio.

This is a DIRECT HIRE, salaried opportunity offering up to $90K based on experience, with additional bonus potential. The position is fully onsite with a traditional daytime schedule.

We're looking for a purchasing professional who can balance strategic planning with daily operations. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys leading a team, building strong vendor relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing purchasing strategies that support continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and support a team of purchasing professionals.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support short and long term business objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier negotiations, and purchasing activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved efficiencies, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to support purchasing and inventory needs.
• Evaluate purchasing trends, reporting, and systems to support informed decisions.
• Provide hands on leadership while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, purchasing strategy, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing technology.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in daily operations.
• A collaborative, adaptable personality that thrives in a busy, evolving environment.

Interested in learning more?

If you're an experienced purchasing professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd welcome a confidential conversation to discuss this opportunity!