Purchasing Manager

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Up to 15 % 401(k) contribution (no match required)
• Paid time off + holidays
• High‑impact leadership role with cross‑company influence

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Negotiations and vendor management
• Contract management
• Inventory and asset management
• Cost reduction and process improvement
• Supply chain operations

• 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)

Monday – Friday
Typical hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (additional hours as needed)
Occasional travel to company locations required

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.