Senior Purchasing Manager: Strategy & Supplier Lead

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager Purchasing to lead a procurement team and oversee end-to-end sourcing for goods and services.

You will develop strategies, optimize supplier selection, and ensure value, quality, and timely delivery to support production and customer demands. You will build strong supplier relationships, manage contracts, monitor performance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while aligning with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years of relevant procurement experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and contracting.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers; conduct evaluations.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts with favorable terms.
• Monitor contract performance and address issues promptly.
• Collaborate with inventory teams to optimize stock levels.
• Forecast demand and coordinate timely material deliveries.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Analyze purchasing data and market trends for cost reductions.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and open communication.
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager Purchasing to lead a procurement team and oversee end-to-end sourcing for goods and services.

You will develop strategies, optimize supplier selection, and ensure value, quality, and timely delivery to support production and customer demands. You will build strong supplier relationships, manage contracts, monitor performance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while aligning with company goals.