Purchasing Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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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Sourcing Manager, Digi-Flex

  • TN
  • 2 days ago
  • TN
  • 2 days ago

and Intake, Onboarding, Solicitations, Spending and Transaction Policy (S&TP) Compliance, Contract management, Supplier Development, as well as all the follow on activities with Requisitioning and...

Partner and Associate Director, Procurement

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

We serve five broad business lines: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Service & Support, Design Engineer Build, and Operational E2E Cost & Efficiency....

Sourcing Manager

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Works closely with key stakeholders in business leadership, operations, finance, legal, and across global sourcing to develop effective sourcing, cost reduction and category plans Assesses...

Portfolio Sourcing Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

_What Strategic Sourcing contributes to Cardinal Health_** Knowledge Management is responsible for Data and technology management, inclusive of e-sourcing, to support and enable strategic sourcing and...

Purchasing Assistant

  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 9 days ago

Overview As a Purchasing Assistant at ERMCO, you'll play a key role in the Materials team, supporting a variety of departmental requirements. Responsibilities Resolve goods receipt and invoice...

Purchasing Supervisor

  • Greeneville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Overview TRANSFORM your career with ERMCO. At ERMCO, we don't just power communities-we power careers. As our next Purchasing/Buyer/Expeditor Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our operations,...

Category Sourcing Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago

Job Title Category Sourcing Manager Job Description 551633 Category Sourcing Manager Lead the transformation of Philips' Global Technology sourcing strategy, driving sustainable value and...

Purchasing Assistant I

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

What you will do in this role: + Review OREC report weekly to ensure it remains current + Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that EDI, online requisitioning, electronic faxing, and file...

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Category Manager, Procurement

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

Join Gibson, the iconic brand known for crafting legendary guitars and shaping music history. As a Category Manager, you will develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize business...

Supply Chain Procurement Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 days ago

Participate in Supplier Qualification, annual supplier evaluation, & supplier development Acts as an advisor that troubleshoots and resolves complex problems within multi-departments and/or cross-functional...

Purchasing Manager

  • Moscow, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Moscow, TN
  • 14 days ago

Purchasing Manager page is loaded Purchasing Manager locations Moscow, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR......

Purchasing Intern

  • Milan, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Milan, TN
  • 17 days ago

Analysing any quantity/prices variations and reporting to Purchasing Manager. Prepare/Update all records, log books, journals, involving purchasing and receiving standards and procedures....

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 18 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Procurement Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago

Procurement Manager ROLE PURPOSE The Manager of Procurement Initiatives and Analytics supports the Procurement team for Asurion. They will have primary responsibility in delivering financial...

Manager, Procurement

  • Memphis, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 23 days ago

for proposals, information, quotes and reverse auctions as required via RFx through use of strategic sourcing platform tools * Lead/facilate sourcing projects through teh full project lifecycle while...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
12.9%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.7%
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 in Tennessee
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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