Purchasing Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Purchasing Manager
Job Locations
US-NC-Charlotte
Requisition

ID 2025-18532

Category Purchasing
Position Summary
Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking for an experienced, charismatic, self-motivated Purchasing Manager to manage our Central Purchasing team.
As the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing automotive and heavy-duty parts, equipment, commodities, goods, etc. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, while managing contract spend with primary suppliers to maximize savings and other initiatives.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary pay – paid weekly, every Friday
Full benefits within 30 days
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
401(k) program
Unlimited PTO, holidays, and sick time
Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Career and learning development with an extensive training program
Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
24/7 nurse triage line
Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Must be able to respond to various levels of per managers with accuracy and appropriate professionalism.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Manage a team of 15+ part coordinators.

To include:

Timely and accurate timecard approvals of team members.
Managing time off between team members to ensure adequate coverage of weekdays, holidays, and weekends.
Ensure all purchasing needs, both scheduled and demand related, are met by team members.
All office-related requirements are always met by all staff members.
Includes the modification and writing of job descriptions for new openings.
The hiring and dismissal of team members based on needs and compliance with company policies.
Assist peers in the development of purchasing strategies.
Lead and develop/report metrics of the team in the execution of purchasing strategies.
Inter office managerial cooperation to maintain alignment with company expectations.
All interactions, electronic or otherwise, are always professional for both self and team.
Key Competencies and Minimum Education
Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer.
Comprehensive knowledge of Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty parts, equipment, and commodities.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to cross manage working groups on projects.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management in the aftermarket and dealer parts space.
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense.
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
Strong leadership capabilities
Working experience with multiple POS and parts lookup software’s, including fleet management and/or accounting software is a plus.
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration is a plus.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear
Frequent use of hands and fingers
Ability to feel and reach with hands and arms