{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2e6fcca14964c33142bdf1f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2e6fcca14964c33142bdf1f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2e6fcca14964c33142bdf1f","title":"Purchasing Manager","description":"Riverfront Machine is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to support our metal stamping and manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on supporting inventory control activities. This role is critical to ensuring raw materials are available to meet production demands while assisting in maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting efficient shipping and logistics processes.\r\nThe ideal candidate leads by example, maintains a positive and solutions-focused attitude, and works collaboratively with production, scheduling, inventory, and shipping teams. A background in manufacturing and shipping or logistics is strongly preferred.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nProcurement & Material Planning\r\nSource and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies to support CNC machining, press operations, welding, and fabrication schedules.\r\nDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and quality compliance.\r\nForecast material requirements based on production schedules, usage trends, and sales forecasts.\r\nMonitor supplier performance and address delivery delays, shortages, or quality concerns.\r\nInventory Management\r\nMaintain accurate inventory records for raw materials and finished goods.\r\nImplement and enforce inventory control processes, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and physical inventory audits.\r\nOptimize inventory levels to balance production needs while minimizing excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.\r\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and material flow.\r\nProduction Support\r\nWork closely with production, scheduling, and leadership teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.\r\nProactively identify and resolve material shortages, supply chain disruptions, or bottlenecks.\r\nSupport production planning by providing timely and accurate material availability data.\r\nReporting & Analysis\r\nGenerate and maintain reports related to purchasing activity, inventory levels, usage trends, and supplier performance.\r\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities, supplier improvements, and process efficiencies.\r\nSupport management with data-driven recommendations.\r\nQualifications\r\nRequired\r\n23 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.\r\nWorking knowledge of raw material planning, inventory control systems, and procurement processes.\r\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.\r\nProficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.\r\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills.\r\nPreferred\r\nBackground in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse operations.\r\nExperience in metal stamping, machining, or industrial manufacturing environments.","company":"Riverfront Machine","rawCompany":"riverfront machine","city":"Peru","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:02:04.387Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Manager","description":"Riverfront Machine is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to support our metal stamping and manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on supporting inventory control activities. 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