Purchasing Manager

Design and Production Incorporated; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design and Production Incorporated in Lorton, Virginia is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead vendor relations and negotiate contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, solid experience in contract negotiation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will manage a team while ensuring smooth payment processes and driving project success.

This is a key role for someone looking to work across diverse teams in a dynamic environment. Join D&P and contribute to innovative museum experiences.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in cost accounting and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation for Request for Proposals/Quotations for subcontracts.
• Negotiate and process change orders for subcontracts.
• Manage logistics, facilities, and material orders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Purchasing or Contracting

Tools

Procore

Concur

Job description

Design and Production Inc. (D&P) is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large‑scale, complex, multi‑year experiences.

Position

Purchasing Manager

Reports To

Chief Operations Officer

Company Overview

Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large‑scale, complex, multi‑year experiences.

What We Are Looking For

Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for building strong vendor relationships and streamlining processes? As the Purchasing Manager at D&P, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our projects. You’ll be the go‑to person for managing our vendor base, negotiating contracts and ensuring smooth payment processes. Your expertise will directly support departments including Estimating, Shop, Project Management, Technology, Accounting and Contracts, all while helping drive the successful operation of our dynamic company.

This is more than just a purchasing role – it’s your chance to work across diverse teams and be a key player in D&P’s continued success.

Learn more at www.d-and-p.com

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation for Request for Proposals/Quotations for subcontracts, logistics, and facilities.
• Negotiate and process change orders for subcontracts.
• Collaborate in project meetings to stay informed of communications and timelines.
• Manage logistics, facilities and material orders, ensuring smooth transactions.
• Review and process invoices to support accurate and timely payments.
• Build and maintain existing and new vendor relationships that contribute to project success.
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of three Purchasing professionals and two Shipping/Receiving Associates.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Purchasing or Contracting.
• Solid experience in contract negotiation, vendor management or procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Monday‑Friday, in‑office position.

Preferred

• 5 to 8 years of experience with Contracts, Purchasing and/or Sales.
• Experience in cost accounting and budgeting.
• Background in Construction, Millwork, Manufacturing and Operations.
• Knowledge of industry standards like the FAR, UCC, and AIA Provisions.
• Procore and/or Concur experience.

In summary, the ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys collaborating with various departments to make things happen. We want someone who is passionate about process improvement and enjoys tackling challenges head‑on. Strong financial acumen is key – you’ll be responsible for ensuring purchases align with project budgets and optimizing cost savings. Your ability to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and negotiate favorable contracts will be critical to driving efficiency.

Join D&P, where innovation meets craftsmanship, and help us create the extraordinary.

Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E‑Verify Employer.