Purchasing Manager

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Description

Evolve Transporters is a high-end custom fabrication company with locations in the greater Indianapolis, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio areas. We partner with some of the largest motorsports teams and brands in the world, designing and fabricating premium race transporters and mobile work spaces. Our success is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

Evolve operates using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a business operating framework that establishes clear expectations, accountability, measurable performance, and alignment around company goals.

We are committed to placing people in roles where they can succeed and contribute at a high level. Employees are expected to understand the responsibilities and outcomes associated with their role, take ownership of commitments, communicate obstacles proactively, and consistently deliver results.

Evolve Transporters is seeking a results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities supporting the design, fabrication, manufacturing, and service of premium motorsports transporters and specialty vehicles. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing materials and components, developing supplier partnerships, managing purchasing processes, ensuring material availability, driving cost-saving initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

This role plays a critical part in supporting production schedules, custom build projects, service operations, and inventory requirements while helping protect margins and ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical thinker who demonstrates strong critical thinking, sound business judgment, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for strategic procurement, supplier performance, purchasing process ownership, inventory planning, spend management, and cost-savings accountability. While direct people management is not currently required, the role serves as the leader of the purchasing function and is expected to provide influence, accountability, and cross-functional leadership throughout the organization.

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to support manufacturing, service, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain qualified primary and secondary suppliers for critical materials and components.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, terms, delivery, quality standards, and service expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance through established KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Develop visibility into company spending and purchasing trends.
• Drive annual cost reduction and procurement efficiency initiatives.
• Evaluate sourcing decisions based on total cost of ownership, quality, service, and delivery performance.
• Analyze purchasing data and provide recommendations that improve profitability and operational performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through cost analysis and reporting.

• Ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules, custom build projects, and service operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Project Management, and Service teams to forecast demand and plan material requirements.
• Balance inventory levels to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and expedited purchases.
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