Purchasing Manager

Confidential Careers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing facility focused on housing and factory-built structures in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and align purchasing with production schedules to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong negotiation and analytics, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams while improving procurement processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as supply chain, operations, or business administration.
• 5–8 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier negotiation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily purchasing operations to meet production requirements.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop purchasing personnel with clear performance expectations.
• Review requisitions and verify specifications, quantities, and requirements.
• Maintain supplier relationships to optimize pricing, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, agreements, and contracts within budget guidelines.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier performance for cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain procurement records including costs, delivery schedules, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and QA teams to address shortages and quality concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cost optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing operations at a manufacturing facility specializing in manufactured housing and factory-built structures. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring production materials are sourced cost-effectively while maintaining quality standards, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery to support production schedules.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national suppliers while optimizing cost, quality, inventory levels, and supply chain reliability. This position will also oversee daily purchasing activities, supervise purchasing personnel, and ensure alignment with operational and production requirements.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with a demonstrated ability to improve purchasing processes, manage supplier relationships, and develop high-performing teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily purchasing operations to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet production requirements.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop purchasing personnel while establishing clear performance expectations.
• Review purchase requisitions and verify specifications, quantities, and purchasing requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain supplier relationships to optimize pricing, quality, availability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing agreements, and supplier contracts within established budgetary guidelines.
• Evaluate purchasing options and determine appropriate procurement methods, including direct purchases and competitive bidding.
• Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders, bid requests, and supplier proposals.
• Monitor market conditions, material costs, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase costs, delivery schedules, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and quality assurance teams to address material shortages, defective products, and delivery concerns.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing lead times to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve late deliveries, discrepancies, and product quality issues.
• Review and approve supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and consistency with purchase orders and agreed-upon pricing.
• Expedite material deliveries as needed to support production schedules.
• Assist with periodic physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, operational efficiency, cost controls, and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop, document, and maintain purchasing procedures, performance metrics, and internal controls.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with established policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the Manufactured Housing or Factory-Built Structures industry required.
• 5–8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or cost management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external suppliers.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and sound judgment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a proactive, results-oriented purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will bring a strong understanding of purchasing operations, inventory management, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization, along with the leadership skills necessary to support and develop a purchasing team.

A commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and collaboration will be essential to success in this role.