Purchasing Manager

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement for capital projects, ensuring high-quality materials, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role leads supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management, and strategy development, collaborating with project teams to optimize spend and risk across the supply chain. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and capital-project purchasing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business admin, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• Strong contracts and supply chain management knowledge required.
• Capital project purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capital Project Purchasing: support large capital projects with project team to negotiate, contract, order, and track procurement to meet schedule and specs.
• Sourcing and Vetting Suppliers: identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and ethics.
• Contract Negotiations: negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Contract Management: ensure contracts meet terms, cost efficiency, service quality, and on-time performance.
• Developing Strategy: create and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs and reduce risks.
• Managing Vendor Relationships: build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships.
• Inventory Management: forecast needs and monitor inventory to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Cost Tracking: monitor purchasing metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaboration: coordinate work of buyers, purchasing agents, and staff training/management.
• Cost Reductions: develop cost-reduction plans for high-spend categories
• Compliance: monitor procurement activities to adhere to internal controls and authorization limits
• Purchase Orders/Requisitions: review for accuracy and timeliness
• Supervision: supervise purchasing team workload and performance
• Reporting: track open commitments and contract status to support decisions

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Leadership and Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field

Job description

The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the procurement of goods and services, with a strong focus on capital project purchasing. This role is responsible for ensuring our client obtains high-quality materials, equipment, and supplies on schedule and at the most cost-effective prices. By maintaining an efficient supply chain, the Purchasing Manager plays a key role in supporting the success of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Project Purchasing: Support large capital projects in coordination with the project team to negotiate, contract, order, and track all purchasing required for the projects to adhere to the project schedule and specifications.
• Sourcing and Vetting Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, price, reliability, and ethical practices.
• Contract Negotiations: Work with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Contract Management: Manage vendor/supplier contracts to ensure compliance with terms, cost efficiency, service/goods quality, and on-time performance
• Developing Strategy: Create and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize costs, reduce risks, and improve efficiency.
• Managing Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with suppliers.
• Inventory Management: Analyze demand, forecast future needs, and monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Cost Tracking: Track purchasing metrics and performance to identify areas for improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaboration: Planning and coordinating the work of buyers and purchasing agents, and handling staff training and management.
• Cost Reductions: Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans for key or high‑spend categories
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies by monitoring procurement activities and maintaining adherence to approved authorization limits.
• Purchase Orders/Requisitions: Review purchase orders/requisitions for accuracy and compliance while ensuring timely and efficient procurement of goods and services.
• Supervision: Supervise and provide guidance to the Purchasing team, including workload management, training, and performance support.
• Reporting: Monitor and track open purchase commitments, and prepare regular reports on vendor negotiations, contract status, and purchase order progress to support informed decision‑making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of contracts and supply chain management. Capital project experience preferred.

Key Skills

• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively manage vendor relationships and contracts. The ability to secure the best deals and contracts.
• Analytical Skills: Use data to analyze market trends, evaluate proposals, and make informed decisions.
• Financial Acumen: Understand budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Leadership and Communication: Effectively manage a team and communicate with both internal departments and external suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in contracts, documentation, and data.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other stakeholders, including accounting, finance, engineering, and the project team.