Purchasing Jobs
A Purchasing Manager for the construction industry is responsible for buying goods, materials, and services on behalf of the company to ensure necessary operations continue smoothly. This includes sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. They play a critical role in procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring the company gets value for money, quality, timely delivery, and risk mitigation in its dealings with suppliers. They have comprehensive knowledge of the construction process and materials, and a deep understanding of supply chain management.
Prior to becoming a Purchasing Manager, an individual might serve as a Purchasing Agent or Procurement Specialist, roles that would provide valuable experience in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis. It's essential that they possess strong negotiation and communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to analyze market trends. A certification, such as a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), can demonstrate a high level of professionalism and proficiency in the field. Further, knowledge of purchasing procedures and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be advantageous.
- Little League Baseball, Inc.
- Williamsport, PA
- 7 days ago
- Little League Baseball, Inc.
- Williamsport, PA
- 7 days ago
We’re seeking a Director of Purchasing to join our Finance team in Williamsport, PA—someone who sees the bigger picture behind every purchase order and vendor partnership....
Supply Chain Purchasing Coordinator (Industrial Solutions)
- Arden, NC
- 8 hours ago
- Arden, NC
- 8 hours ago
Track and update manual files as required Support maintaining an accurate purchasing database and supplier performance system Completes the annual supplier holiday letter submittal to suppliers Ensures...
Qualifications: A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent is required with related parts/warehousing or purchasing experience....
Responsibilities: Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and project timelines....
orders in collaboration with the project manager and the change order process + Execute contract governance and provide oversight of supplier performance management, including claims management and...
Manager, Purchasing (Sutter Health Park)
- West Sacramento, CA
- 15 hours ago
- West Sacramento, CA
- 15 hours ago
THE ROLE The Purchasing Manager will be responsible as overseer of all food & beverage procurement needs, warehouse management of receiving, distribution, and storage processes, and inventory control...
The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing company policy, processes and procedures to ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance....
Essential Duties Prepares required documentation for each purchase order....
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Verify with the purchase requestor when purchase order pricing & invoice pricing issues arise with AP department....
opening in CPG division for a Purchasing Manager supporting our Wauna facility reporting to Regional Purchasing Manager....
Purchasing Manager Stanley, NC, US Yesterday Requisition ID: 1542 We are trying to find a smart and dedicated Purchasing Manager that can lead our Purchasing team through some very exciting new challenges...
aviation industry for the purposes of purchasing a wide variety of parts, materials and services....
The Vehicle Purchasing Agent (VPA) is responsible for providing quality, efficient customer service regarding vehicle purchases and related programs....
The Vehicle Purchasing Agent (VPA) is responsible for providing quality, efficient customer service regarding vehicle purchases and related programs....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Purchasing position
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Bachelor's Degree
- APICS
- Construction Sales
- Take-offs
- Change Orders
- Pre-Construction
- PlanSwift
- Construction Management
- Purchasing Management
- Residential Construction
- Request for Quotation
- Bidding
- Value Engineering
- Capital Projects
- Arc welding
- Tenant Relations
- Termination
- Requisitions
- Purchase Orders
- Project Planning
- Specifications
- Cost Reduction
- Sustainability
- Estimating
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain
- Financial Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Continuous Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Engineering
- Strategy Development
- Purchasing
- Finance
- Procurement
- Accounting
- Prioritizing
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Budgets
- Reporting
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Project Management
- Policy Development
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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