Purchasing Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Manager, Procurement

  • Mount Pleasant, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, WI
  • 1 day ago

Sourcing, identifying, evaluating and engaging suppliers in order to optimize quality and value in the purchase of materials, services and equipment Manage complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity...

Indirect Procurement Director

  • Neenah, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 1 day ago

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Job Overview Lead cross-functional strategic sourcing process for portfolio...

Senior Procurement Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Functional Activities Plans, organizes, directs, controls and communicates all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned categories to cross functional supply, Product Strategy, engineering,...

Remote Work

Sourcing Manager Job Details C0001225248P

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do Strategic Sourcing Translate Market Area (MA) business requirements and market insights into sourcing strategies, development actions, and implementation roadmaps....

Supplier Manager - Cloud

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 3 days ago

Supplier Manager - Cloud Job Description: What You'll Be Doing As a Supplier Program Manager you will build influential relationships with key decision makers at assigned suppliers in order to...

Remote Work

Manager, Procurement

  • Racine, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 4 days ago

Sourcing, identifying, evaluating and engaging suppliers in order to optimize quality and value in the purchase of materials, services and equipment Manage complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity...

Purchasing & Procurement Associate Director (Strategic Sourcing | Technology) - R0049352 USA | GBS | Sourcing - Wolters Kluwer Job Description As a Purchasing & Procurement Associate Director, you will...

Purchasing Assistant

  • Taycheedah, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Taycheedah, WI
  • 5 days ago

Buyer Job Description Assist in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data....

Sourcing Manager

  • Camp Lake, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Camp Lake, WI
  • 8 days ago

Sourcing Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you a sharp negotiator who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, stays ahead of market trends...

Project Procurement Manager (PPM)

  • Hudson, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Hudson, WI
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities / Tasks Job Summary: The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) serves as a pivotal coordinator for procurement activities across large-scale projects, engaging in both the pre-sales...

Procurement Operations Manager, OEM

  • Neenah, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 11 days ago

Assists Director of Strategic Sourcing to establish key supply chain partnerships to support business development activities. Develops and oversees purchasing agents collocated at branch offices....

Administrative Clerk - Purchasing and Inventory

  • La Crosse, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • La Crosse, WI
  • 13 days ago

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you...

Procurement Operations Manager, OEM

  • Menasha, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Menasha, WI
  • 14 days ago

Assists Director of Strategic Sourcing to establish key supply chain partnerships to support business development activities. Develops and oversees purchasing agents collocated at branch offices....

Sr. Sourcing Specialist

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 15 days ago

Visit suppliers for continuous improvement and project execution in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing Manager. Performs other duties as assigned....

Provider Sourcing Specialist

  • Wausau, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 17 days ago

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day....

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Wisconsin 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 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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