Senior Purchasing Manager — Multi-Site Leadership

Tier1usa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tank Holding Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the company’s purchasing operations and to lead a Buyers team across multiple facilities. You will drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and standardization of purchasing processes to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services.

This role collaborates with plant leadership, supply chain, and finance to support growth. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in purchasing or supply chain, with at least 3

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 7–10 years purchasing or supply chain experience
• At least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, inventory control, and vendor management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Buyer team across multiple facilities, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing agreements.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with operations, scheduling, engineering, and customer service to anticipate material needs and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, safety stock, and lead times to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy within the ERP system, including pricing, supplier information, and order tracking.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers while evaluating current suppliers for continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tank Holding Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the company’s purchasing operations and to lead a Buyers team across multiple facilities. You will drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and standardization of purchasing processes to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services.

This role collaborates with plant leadership, supply chain, and finance to support growth. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in purchasing or supply chain, with at least 3