Manager - Purchasing

Old Dominion Freight Line; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Promote from within

National career opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, in Thomasville, NC, seeks a seasoned Purchasing Manager to direct procurement operations, overseeing SAP S/4HANA and Ariba to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing and risk oversight.

You will lead supplier relationships, onboarding, risk assessments, and policy development while coordinating with Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance to strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, supply chain, business administration or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Vendor / Supplier Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions.
• Thorough understanding of SAP S4/Hana and Ariba purchasing systems.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or similar complex environments preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing; lead supplier relationships and contract negotiations for physical goods.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, risk vetting, performance reporting, and offboarding.
• Act as the primary business lead for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Supplier Lifecycle Management.
• Help lead software upgrades by defining requirements and coordinating with IT.
• Create and update purchasing and supplier policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Manage vendor documentation and approvals across Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟通 skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Strong interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Ariba

Job description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

The Purchasing Manager directs ODFL’s procurement operations, overseeing SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and risk oversight.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time; lead strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations for physical goods.
• Oversee the entire supplier process including onboarding, risk vetting, performance reporting, and offboarding while coaching internal teams on best practices.
• Act as the primary business lead for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Supplier Lifecycle Management to ensure systems align with procurement policies and SOX audit requirements.
• Help lead software upgrades by defining requirements, partnering with IT, and managing the final rollout and team adoption.
• Create and update purchasing and supplier management policies to improve clarity and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage vendor documentation and approvals across internal departments, including Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field required (or equivalent experience).

Required Experience

• 10 years of experience in Vendor / Supplier Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions.
• Thorough understanding of SAP S4/Hana and Ariba purchasing systems.
• Hands-on experience managing supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

Working Days:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Working Shift:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/orgender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information,military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).