Purchasing Manager

Job details

Posted 30 September 2026

Salary USD 140000

Start date 05 October 2026

Location United States of America

Job type Permanent

Discipline Industrial Manufacturing

Reference 170255

Job Function Buyer

Title

Purchasing Manager

Location

Mooresboro, NC

Industry

metals, industrial chemicals recycling and manufacturing

Status

full-time, direct hire, salaried

Pay

$125-145k plus up to 15% performance bonus paid annually

Direct reports

2 (buyer, senior buyer)

Hours

Mon-Fri 8-5

Responsibilities

o Leading strategic analysis/ project execution of Procurement team o Process analysis and improvement o Ensuring internal & external relevant data collection o Commodity & market analysis; cost modeling & analysis o Sourcing, award, & execute across facility o Contract administration & compliance monitoring

• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement strategy for vendors and suppliers (based on selection, price, quality, delivery dates, service, relationship, and past performance).
• Ensure all written inquiries and verbal quotes administered by purchasing department for vendor supplied items comply with job requisitions and specifications.
• Review and analyze purchasing department purchase orders, bid proposals, requisitions for goods and services, and ensure all required documentation for purchases is received.
• Research price proposals, financial reports, and other data to stay current with changes in business practices and market conditions to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchase orders, including long-term purchases for consistently required equipment and materials and administer such contracts.
• Negotiate equipment rental agreements with vendors. Manage third-party rental contracts, awards, renewals, and terminations.
• Review and analyze contracts for appropriate verbiage, proposals, pricing and terms of service.

Requirements

• 8+ Years Procurement experience
• Extensive experience with JD Edwards (or related) and Coupa procurement systems
• Demonstrated responsibility for managing purchasing operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (chemicals, metals, raw materials, construction, pharmaceutical, oil & gas)
• Experience working with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of equipment and materials.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• High energy level to handle dynamic, evolving, and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, able to deal diplomatically and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Detail oriented, with excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical to be eligible for hire

_We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law._

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Skills

Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Practices, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, Cost Modeling, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Rentals, Financial Reporting, Follow Through, J D Edwards, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Oil and Gas, Operations Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Project Execution, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Recycling, Rentals, Strategic Analysis, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection