What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Apex Sign Group?
Position Summary
Apex Sign Group is looking for a strong, solutions focused Purchasing Manager to jump on board with a fast-growing company. This role is ideal for someone with a solid purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, or logistics background who can work with urgency, stay organized under pressure, and make smart business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
The Purchasing Manager plays a key role in supporting production by managing outsource partners, sourcing materials and services, negotiating pricing, and making sure projects stay on track from start to finish. This person must be confident, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of quality, cost, or deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with finance, sales, customer service and production teams to identify work that should be outsourced based on capacity, capability, cost, and timing.
- Select and manage vendors and subcontractors based on product fit, location, freight, quality, cost, finance terms and performance.
- Negotiate financial payouts, issue purchase orders, and secure competitive terms that support company margins.
- Oversee outsourced projects from kickoff through completion to ensure they are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and keep clear records of purchasing activity, supplier performance, and project status.
- Support estimating and operations by sourcing quotes, managing supplier responses, and helping ensure the business has the tools, materials, and supplies needed to succeed.
Hard Skills
- Strategic sourcing and procurement of materials, supplies, and services through a strong vendor network. Should have the ability to draft an RFP, evaluate it and recommend selection
- Contract negotiation and management with the ability to negotiate a win-win relationship with creative solutions
- Purchase order processing and management
- Inventory optimization based upon business needs and market trends
- ERP system experience to include knowledge of MRP
- Cost analysis and price negotiation
- Risk mitigation strategies for supply chain weaknesses
- Supplier performance management
- Proficiency in suite of Microsoft Office tools
Soft Skills
- Strong sense of urgency
- Accountability and ownership
- Strategic thinking
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organization and prioritization
- Cross functional collaboration
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong leadership and professionalism
- Stability and compliance with Apex values
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, highly organized, and confident managing multiple moving pieces at once. The right candidate will bring strong negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with vendors and internal teams. This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional who wants to be in a role where they can make a real impact.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- College degree or trade school background preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and make decisions in the best interest of the company
Why Join Apex
This is more than a purchasing role. It is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position that directly impacts production, efficiency, cost control, and customer success. At Apex Sign Group, you will have the chance to bring structure, urgency, and leadership to a growing operation.
Benefits
Apex offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, and life and disability insurance.