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Purchasing Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

About the Company - Our client is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will come from the construction industry and oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods, and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek the best possible contracts, and find the most profitable suppliers and vendors.



About the Role - Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.



  • Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
  • Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
  • Assess, manage, and mitigate risks
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
  • Create budgets for upcoming projects
  • Manage costs of existing projects
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company


Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



Qualifications



  • Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration
  • Five to eight years of related experience and/or training as a Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer
  • Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management
  • Ability to gather and analyze data
  • Possess strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
  • Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
  • Displays regular interest in market dynamics along with business sense
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email


Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

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