What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Maintainer Corp of Iowa?
Title: Purchasing Manager
“The Employer of Choice…building the work truck of choice”
Maintainer is looking for hard-working, team-players with get-r-done attitudes. If this describes you, please apply! We believe the attitude comes first and we can develop the rest. Depending on your current skills and aptitudes, we will help find the right job for you.
We have a state-of-the-art training center where we assess your skills and build upon them. We will find the job that best fits you. There is always room for advancement and our training center will help get you there.
We offer family-friendly benefits including medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and overtime. In addition, we offer a free cell phone after 90 days, profit sharing bonuses paid 4 times per year, and annual pay raises. As the company does better, so do our employees. Another perk is that most positions offer a sign on bonus!
About the Role
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead our sourcing, inventory, and purchasing activities. This role ensures materials are available to support production while managing costs, supplier relationships, and internal coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage material needs based on production schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and controls
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best cost and quality
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve issues quickly
- Identify and manage supply chain risks and develop backup plans
- Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and sales teams
- Manage purchasing budgets and support cost-saving initiatives
- Track key metrics (delivery performance, inventory levels, cost savings)
- Use and improve ERP/MRP systems and purchasing processes
- Support system automation and digital tools (such as EDI)
- Lead and develop purchasing and warehouse staff
- Ensure compliance with company policies and contracts
- Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes
Qualifications
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- 2-year degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 5–7 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing preferred