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Purchasing Manager
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A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$90,910 / year median in South Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing Manager at Find Great People | FGP Purchasing Manager at Find Great People | FGP in Spartanburg, South Carolina Posted in about 13 hours ago.
Type:
full-time A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, and procurement operations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day purchasing responsibilities. Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, and supplier performance. Lead supplier negotiations, competitive bidding activities, and contract management. Analyze spend data and identify cost reduction opportunities across direct and indirect materials. Manage supplier relationships while reducing risk and improving service levels. Drive inventory optimization initiatives and address excess and obsolete inventory. Enhance reporting, purchasing controls, and procurement processes to support company growth. Manage approximately $50M in annual spend across a diverse supplier base. Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and operational improvements.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, preferred 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills Experience with ERP systems and purchasing analytics