Purchasing Manager

Company: LHH US
Location: Aurora
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Purchasing Manager The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities, ensuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services are sourced cost?effectively and delivered on time. This role manages vendor relationships, purchasing operations, inventory controls, and purchasing staff to support efficient and accurate procurement processes. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity located near Aurora, IL. Key Responsibilities Manage all purchasing activities, including ordering materials, supplies, equipment, and issuing purchase orders. Coordinate with vendors to obtain bids, evaluate performance, negotiate pricing and terms, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Monitor inventory levels, including minimum/maximum quantities and safety stock, making adjustments based on usage and operational needs. Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile invoices, verify proper coding, and resolve discrepancies. Research and recommend materials, parts, equipment, and tooling, providing analysis on pricing, quality, and availability. Maintain accurate purchasing records, including cost data, delivery tracking, product quality, and usage information. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receivers, and invoices while working with vendors and internal teams. Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives. Manage, coach, and develop purchasing staff, including oversight of the Purchasing Clerk. Execute special projects and additional duties as required. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of supervisory purchasing experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor?management skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast?paced environment with multiple priorities. High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem?solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience. Job Details: Contract to Hire Pay $48-$55 an hour depending on experience If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria . Pay Details: $48.00 to $55.00 per hour Search managed by: Kim Moeslein Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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