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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.
We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our us in the Houston head office....
management Previous experience in the distribution industry Relevant experience working in an office environment....
Pay: $22 per hour At Great Wolf, the Food & Beverage Purchasing Agent has an eye for detail and strives to make the highest quality and cost effective purchases to ensure profitability....
Job Summary: Purchasing Agent with experience in a manufacturing environment purchasing a variety of general and specialized items which might include, but not necessarily be limited to such items as...
Purchasing Manager - Grand Rapids Corporate or New York Office
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 6 hours ago
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 6 hours ago
Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Accounting and/or or related field preferred 3-7+ years of purchasing/procurement and/or accounting...
Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager-WA. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services....
Purchasing Manager, Indirect Goods and Services, North America
- Novi, MI
- 6 hours ago
- Novi, MI
- 6 hours ago
Act as an escalation point within the indirect purchasing team for dispute resolution. Maintains and ensures compliance of purchasing policies and practices to control procurement function....
Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery....
Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager for their Purchasing Department....
Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent for their Purchasing Department....
Optimize resin purchases by leveraging strategic spend and advanced pricing methodologies....
Responsibilities: Purchasing: Obtain pricing for all materials Purchasing of all electrical material and products (daily) Purchase and track all material Create Purchase Orders Purchasing to include...
relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....
Position Overview: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing objectives, policies and processes regarding all purchasing functions in the Division....
We have an exciting opportunity in our Indianapolis, IN office, for a Purchasing Agent to join our team. As our company continues to expand, we want you to grow and develop with us!...
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