Purchasing Manager Jobs

A Purchasing Manager in the logistics industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities of a company. They play a vital role in sourcing raw materials, goods, and services, negotiating contracts and prices, creating and implementing purchasing strategies, and maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers. Their primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations at the most cost-effective prices. They also manage a team of purchasing officers and other staff and are involved in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of these employees.

A successful Purchasing Manager should possess strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and decision-making abilities. They should be proficient in materials management and inventory control, and should also have a good understanding of supply chain management. Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance their credibility in the field. Prior roles that a person might have before becoming a Purchasing Manager include Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, and Supply Chain Analyst.

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Site Acquisition Manager

  • Flint, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for a qualified individual to lead site search and site acquisition. This person will need to be able to travel....

Purchasing Manager

  • Fishers, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 20 days ago

Purchasing Manager 11700 Exit 5 Pkwy, Fishers, IN 46037, USA Req #171 Friday, January 3, 2025 The Purchasing Manager leads the purchasing team and is responsible that organizations procurement activities...

Procurement Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

We need adaptable doers who are great at engaging with stakeholders, skilled spend analyzers, strategic sourcing and negotiation experts and solid project managers, flexible and fast multi-taskers,...

Purchasing Representative

  • Southfield, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 45+ days ago

What you'll do The Purchasing Representative is responsible for providing administrative services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations. This position is based in the GEDC Practice...

Acquisition Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is a veterinarian owned and managed nationwide network of animal hospitals with the common goal of providing the highest quality veterinary care to companion...

Strategic Manager, Sourcing

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 hours ago

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop a robust set of tools to ensure proper management of Envita's direct spend while working closely with the Operations Team and our Supplier partners....

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across various platforms, including social networks, niche job boards...

Manager, Procurement

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of...

Manager, Procurement, Warehouse and Planning

  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Or 10 years supply chain management experience in similar business Proven experience in procurement, warehouse management, and planning. Strong leadership and team management skills....

Procurement Manager-Parts

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Support teammates in performing other procurement-related functions within their market including but not limited to spend analysis, requirements gathering, ad hoc and/or non-strategic sourcing, supplier...

Talent Acquisition Manager - Revo Health

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 hours ago

We are building our team and looking for energetic team players with a proven track record elevating both the client and candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Manager will provide...

Senior Manager, Procurement

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago

General Information Job ID ATR49910 Posting Job Title Senior Manager, Procurement Locations GA Atlanta Headquarters Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 21-Mar-2025 Relocation Support No...

IT Sourcing Manager

  • Providence, RI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 5 hours ago

Job Title: IT Sourcing Manager Application & Cloud Services Portfolio Location: Providence, RI (Hybrid On-site 2-3 days a week) Duration: 8 Months Contract with possibility of extensions Role...

IT Sourcing Manager

  • Providence, RI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 5 hours ago

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions....

Procurement Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers
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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