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Purchasing Manager (Operations-Focused) – Abilene, TX (On-site)

Exciting hands-on leadership opportunity at a fast-growing, family-owned manufacturer!

We are seeking a driven Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement, vendor management, and inventory operations in our rapidly expanding, inventory-intensive manufacturing business. This is a high-visibility role that reports directly to the President and delivers real impact on margins, efficiency, and growth.

Key Responsibilities • Own all purchasing and procurement activities across the business • Lead vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, and long-term supplier relationships managing $20M+ annual spend • Oversee inventory levels, forecasting, replenishment, cycle counting, receiving, and stock management • Coordinate closely with warehouse and receiving operations • Lead and develop a small team of 3 (forklift driver and inventory personnel) • Identify cost-saving opportunitie...