Purchasing Manager

Position: Purchasing Manager

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Holland, MI

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday–Friday | 100% On-site)

Compensation: $100,000 – $135,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for an automotive manufacturing facility in Holland, MI. This leadership role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading a high-performing purchasing team, and driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive purchasing, supplier negotiations, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the North American purchasing team and oversee local plant purchasing activities.


• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support business objectives, operational excellence, and long-term growth.


• Prepare and manage annual business plans, department budgets, and purchasing objectives.


• Develop, maintain, and strengthen a high-performing supplier base while building long-term supplier partnerships.


• Partner with suppliers, Corporate Materials, and cross-functional teams to support new product launches, supplier development, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.


• Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities, supplier improvement efforts, and post-launch support for new programs.


• Manage and develop the purchasing team by setting objectives, coaching employees, and ensuring the resources needed to meet business goals.


• Ensure purchasing operations achieve world-class performance in quality, cost, and on-time delivery while supporting customer and manufacturing requirements.


• Research, recommend, and implement new purchasing strategies, processes, technologies, policies, and best practices to improve performance.


• Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and planning processes that support continuous improvement and customer requirements.


• Negotiate supplier agreements and oversee strategic sourcing activities to achieve favorable commercial terms.


• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Materials, Quality, Finance, and other functional teams to support production, new program launches, and overall business objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 8 years of purchasing and management experience, preferably within automotive manufacturing.


• Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and materials management.


• Experience managing budgets, developing business plans, and supporting financial objectives.


• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.


• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.


• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.