Purchasing Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Ellenboro (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader in Ellenboro, NC to drive strategic analysis, project execution, and cost optimization within heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

You will oversee procurement strategy, contract administration, and supplier performance; negotiate favorable terms for long‑term purchases and rentals; and lead process improvements using JD Edwards and Coupa, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Extensive experience with JD Edwards or related ERP systems and Coupa.
• Proven ability to manage purchasing operations in chemicals, metals, raw materials, construction, or oil & gas sectors.
• Experience ensuring timely and accurate delivery from vendors.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) proficiency.
• High energy, analytical, and independent work style.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Authorized to work in the US; able to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analysis and project execution for the procurement team.
• Conduct process analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform commodity & market analysis; develop cost models.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and implement procurement strategy for vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate terms for purchase orders and long-term purchases.
• Review POs, bids, and requisitions; ensure documentation is complete.
• Research market data to stay current on prices and terms.
• Manage third-party rental contracts and terminations.
• Ensure vendor inquiries and quotes align with requisitions and specs.

Skills

Procurement experience

JD Edwards

Coupa

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

Independent work

High energy

Tools

JD Edwards

Coupa

Job description

Industry: metals, industrial chemicals manufacturing

Pay: $125-145k plus up to 15% performance bonus paid annually

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5

Responsibilities:

• Leading strategic analysis/ project execution of Procurement team
• Process analysis and improvement
• Commodity & market analysis; cost modeling & analysis
• Contract administration & compliance monitoring
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement strategy for vendors and suppliers (based on selection, price, quality, delivery dates, service, relationship, and past performance).
• Ensure all written inquiries and verbal quotes administered by purchasing department for vendor supplied items comply with job requisitions and specifications.
• Review and analyze purchasing department purchase orders, bid proposals, requisitions for goods and services, and ensure all required documentation for purchases is received.
• Research price proposals, financial reports, and other data to stay current with changes in business practices and market conditions to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchase orders, including long-term purchases for consistently required equipment and materials and administer such contracts.
• Negotiate equipment rental agreements with vendors. Manage third-party rental contracts, awards, renewals, and terminations.
• Review and analyze contracts for appropriate verbiage, proposals, pricing and terms of service.

Requirements:

• 8+ Years Procurement experience
• Extensive experience with JD Edwards (or related) and Coupa procurement systems
• Demonstrated responsibility for managing purchasing operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (chemicals, metals, raw materials, construction, pharmaceutical, oil & gas)
• Experience working with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of equipment and materials.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• High energy level to handle dynamic, evolving, and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, able to deal diplomatically and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Detail oriented, with excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical to be eligible for hire

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.