Purchasing Manager

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.