What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at iRiS Recruiting Solutions?
Purchasing Manager | Growth Stability (Not a Maintenance Role)
Most purchasing roles are about keeping things moving. This one is about leading, owning and improving it.
We’ve worked with this company for 12 years and placed 40 people there. Many are still there and have been promoted multiple times.
Why people make this move
- Ownership – You’re leading supplier strategy, cost, and performance. Not just executing POs.
- Growth – They invest in their people and actually promote consistently.
- Stability – ~100-year-old company. No hire/fire cycles. Thoughtful hiring.
- Comp – Strong base consistent bonus additional long-term upside
- Benefits – Extremely low-cost healthcare
The role
- Lead purchasing across suppliers, materials, and internal teams
- Drive cost, quality, and supply performance
- Partner with operations, sales, and production
- Lead and develop a team
Who this fits
- Manufacturing purchasing/sourcing background
- Leadership experience
- Wants more ownership and long-term growth
If you want growth, stability, and a place you can build something over time, we should talk.
Apply or message me — I’ll give you a direct answer on whether it makes sense.