Purchasing Manager

Post Date

Mar 25, 2026

Location

Traverse City,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

49684
US
Jun 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Purchasing

Req #

DGW-94a774b8-4613-4417-9759-bb6b8af09682

Pay Rate

$55k - $65k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing client. This person owns procurement and material flow for the operations team. They manage suppliers, place purchase orders, track shipments, and make sure production never stops. They work with operations, warehouse teams, and quality teams. They keep inventory at the right levels and fix issues with delays or shortages. They use the ERP daily to update orders and material status. They help drive cost savings without hurting quality. Some travel to suppliers or local facilities may happen.

Candidates will use an ERP every day. NetSuite is preferred by the client. ERP systems help track POs, inventory, receiving, and supplier data. They also use email, spreadsheets, and shared documents to communicate with operations and warehouse teams.

This environment moves fast. Schedules shift based on production needs. Materials must be routed to the right site on time. The candidate works with teams in operations, warehouse, quality, and outsourced manufacturing groups.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3 or more years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP tools
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage supplier relationships
- Experience tracking shipments and material flow
- Background supporting production or operations teams
- Strong organizational and analytical ability

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- NetSuite experience
- Experience with logistics coordination across multiple sites
- Lean manufacturing familiarity
- Project management experience
- Experience working with contract manufacturers

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.