Strategic Purchasing Leader

Paycom; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across raw materials and finished goods. You will translate forecasts into executable plans, manage RFQs/RFPs, and lead a team to improve supplier performance and inventory discipline.

Responsibilities include shortage recovery, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and product teams to ensure supply continuity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply planning with leadership responsibility.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Strategic procurement and sourcing management.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and supplier evaluations.
• Manage supplier performance and corrective actions.
• Oversee purchase orders, forecasts, and inventory planning.
• Lead shortage recovery and expediting when needed.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Inventory analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Paycom in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across raw materials and finished goods. You will translate forecasts into executable plans, manage RFQs/RFPs, and lead a team to improve supplier performance and inventory discipline.

Responsibilities include shortage recovery, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and product teams to ensure supply continuity and