Purchasing Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

A Purchasing Manager in the manufacturing industry oversees the acquisition of materials and supplies essential for the production process. This involves researching and vetting suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices, and ensuring a steady supply chain that meets the industry's production schedule and quality standards. They also manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring that all dealings are ethical and beneficial to the company. In addition, Purchasing Managers monitor market trends, and changes in demand and supply, to make informed purchasing decisions.

Potential candidates for this role should have excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills. They should also have strong analytical abilities to evaluate suppliers and understand market trends. Knowledge of procurement software and inventory management systems is beneficial. A certification such as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can provide a competitive edge. Individuals may often progress to this role after serving as a Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, or Supply Chain Analyst in the manufacturing industry.

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Purchasing Manager

  • Friendship, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Friendship, WI
  • 6 days ago

Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for a Purchasing Manager to work at the organizations Friendship Office....

Purchasing Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago

The minimum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $110,000 annually....

Purchasing Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

Objective The Purchasing Manager in Sheboygan Wisconsin is responsible for taking ownership as the Purchasing Single Point of Contact between Plant Management, Operations, Finance and other Purchasing...

Inventory Control Manager

  • Appleton, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 13 days ago

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences...

Inventory Control Manager

  • Bristol, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Bristol, WI
  • 13 days ago

Inventory Control Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Take the lead in keeping Ulines inventory accurate, efficient and ready to ship - because speed and...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Kenosha, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 14 days ago

This position will leverage supply chain knowledge and material planning expertise to define and help implement the sourcing strategy for the Industrial supply chain....

Digital Merchandising Manager (Remote

  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 20 days ago
  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 20 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Digital Merchandising Manager (Remote Eligible) -DIGIT005858 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: *This role is eligible to beperformed remotely, however, if you reside within 60 miles...

Logistics and Inventory Manager

  • Mayville, WI
  • 26 days ago
  • Mayville, WI
  • 26 days ago

Direct the work, people and results in the shipping/receiving and inventory departments. Develop and implement program activities designed to enhance product flow in to include products, systems...

Digital Merchandising Manager (Remote Eligible)

  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 30+ days ago

*This role is eligible to be performed remotely, however, if you reside within 60 miles of Lands’ End’s office in Dodgeville, WI or New York City, you will be expected to collaborate onsite in a...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Sturtevant, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager About Optimas Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components,...

Procurement Manager

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 30+ days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Inventory Control Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain inventory and associated records for raw materials, intermediates, disposables, consumables, reagents, and spare parts....

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Wisconsin offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
19.9%
High School or GED
18.0%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers in Wisconsin
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%



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