Strategic Purchasing Leader for Projects & Growth

MISSOURI COBALT, LLC; Clayton (MO); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for construction, capital, and operational projects. You will build and execute purchasing plans, negotiate with vendors, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

Reporting to the COO, you will partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations, scale the purchasing function, and strengthen supplier relationships in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience, with a focus on project purchasing, commodities (construction/capital projects required).
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience in metals, processing, or resource-based industries.
• Familiarity with procurement software or ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience building or scaling a purchasing function.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and strategic mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead procurement activities for construction, capital, and operational projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive purchasing plans, policies, and procedures.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to meet purchasing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, track metrics, and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Support the establishment of purchasing strategy and long-term departmental growth.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, government contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Build and mentor team members as the department expands.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project purchasing

Construction

Capital projects

SAP

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Startup environment

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for construction, capital, and operational projects. You will build and execute purchasing plans, negotiate with vendors, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

Reporting to the COO, you will partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations, scale the purchasing function, and strengthen supplier relationships in a fast-paced startup environment.