Purchasing Manager (Contracts & Vendor Negotiation) – Lansing, MI
Granger Waste Services · Lansing, MI · 3 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
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
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.
- 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.