LHH is supporting a long-standing Pacific Northwest based organization that is hiring a Purchasing Manager to lead a small team and elevate their company-wide purchasing function. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing buying activities, improving processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and helping modernize procurement operations across several regional locations.
This role is 100% on-site in Vancouver, WA. The base salary for this position is $120K-$150K, DOE + up to a 10% annual bonus.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Manage all purchasing activities for multiple U.S. and Canadian sites
• Lead, support, and develop a team of early-career buyers
• Improve workflows, purchasing procedures, and cost controls
• Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate competitive contracts
• Oversee inventory, MRO supplies, and warehouse-related purchasing needs
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and other internal partners
• Play a critical role in an upcoming ERP upgrade by helping shape purchasing processes and system use
Requirements:
• Solid experience in purchasing or procurement, including both strategic and hands-on work
• Background leading or mentoring a team
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier performance
• ERP experience (any system) with an interest in system upgrades or process redesign
• Comfortable working fully on-site in a warehouse/operations environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple business units
Benefits:
This full-time role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical Plan: PPO plan with significant employer cost share
• Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off:
– 4 weeks of vacation
– 15 days of sick leave
– 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
This benefits package reflects standard eligibility for this role and may be subject to plan terms and waiting periods.
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