Purchasing Manager; Contracts & Vendor Negotiation - Lansing, MI

Position: Purchasing Manager (Contracts & Vendor Negotiation) - Lansing, MI
Job Details

• Full-time

• Exempt

• On-site (Lansing, MI)

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary (based on experience)

• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution (no match required)

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• Paid time off + holidays

• Stable, Monday - Friday schedule

• High-impact leadership role with cross-company influence

What Makes Granger Different

• Impactful Role:
  Influence contract negotiations, vendor strategy and cost savings across all divisions

• Collaborative Culture:
  Work cross-functionally with leaders and teams company-wide

• Stability: 60+ years as a family-owned company with long-term career growth

• Continuous Improvement:
  Opportunity to lead strategic projects and implement efficiencies

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Ownership & Autonomy:
  Lead procurement strategy and drive results

• Team Environment:
  Supportive leadership that values expertise and input

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Contribute to operational efficiency and service excellence

• Growth Opportunities:
  Build and enhance systems, processes and supplier relationships

What You'll Do

• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and service improvements

• Lead sourcing efforts, including RFPs/RFQs and vendor selection

• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance, quality and reliability

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper delivery, inventory levels and asset utilization

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activity, inventory and supplier performance

• Resolve vendor issues, defective goods and service concerns

• Drive cost savings initiatives and improve vendor pricing agreements

• Enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce delays

Key Skills & Expertise

• Negotiations and vendor management

• Contract management

• Inventory and asset management

• Cost reduction and process improvement

• Supply chain operations

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of purchasing, procurement or inventory experience

• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related field

• Strong negotiation, analytical and vendor management skills

• Experience with data analysis and Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive strategic initiatives

• Fleet or asset management software experience (preferred)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday
Typical hours: 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. (additional hours as needed)
Occasional travel to company locations required

About Granger Waste Services

Working at Granger Waste Services isn't just a career-it's a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we're committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other. If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we'd love to have you on our team.

Ready to lead purchasing strategy and make a real impact? Apply today. Interviews are actively being scheduled.

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