Purchasing Manager

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 Medical Plan: PPO plan with significant employer cost share 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match up to 6% 4 weeks of vacation 15 days of sick leave 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled This benefits package reflects standard eligibility for this role and may be subject to plan terms and waiting periods. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to #J-18808-Ljbffr