Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services necessary for crane rigging operations and steel erecting operations. This includes overseeing supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, managing costs, and maintaining quality standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with vendors as well as internal teams to support operational efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

In general, the Purchasing Manager role consists of the following:

• Gain expertise in Superior Rigging & Erecting’s services and understand the operations of various company departments.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels within budget.
• Manage a junior purchasing team member, if needed.
• Monitor inventory, forecast demand, and schedule purchases to support current and future projects.
• Procure goods and services via the established purchase order (PO) process, ensuring company-wide compliance.
• Enforce procurement policies, training employees as needed.
• Ability to code the charges to the right accounts and job codes.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to improve procurement efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to optimize costs and value.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, reliability, and availability to achieve strategic savings.
• Oversee Vendor Rebate Programs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies or shipping issues.
• Approve and submit invoices to Accounts Payable for timely payment.
• Provide purchasing data for financial reporting and audits.
• Present procurement metrics, cost analyses, and vendor agreements to executive management as needed.
• Collaborate with operations and service teams to evaluate and introduce new products.
• Address inquiries professionally to ensure excellent customer service.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA in Finance preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and purchasing software.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• SAP Concur and Construction Industry experience is a plus.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Location:

• Atlanta, GA 30316 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30316 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000