Strategic Purchasing Manager: Cost, Quality & Supply

Palm Harbor Homes; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and purchasing, ensuring materials are sourced to minimize cost while meeting quality standards and production schedules. The role coordinates with corporate procurement and local suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and supply reliability.

Supervision of two or more staff is a key focus, with accountability for process improvement and staffing, metrics, and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5–8 years of purchasing/costing experience
• Strong time management skills
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Honesty and integrity
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and vendor proposals
• Negotiate contracts within budget and scope
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests
• Maintain procurement records and cost tracking
• Expedite delivery to meet production requirements
• Lead, coach, mentor and train staff
• Verify specifications and approve supplier invoices
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Procurement

Supply chain

MS Office

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palm Harbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and purchasing, ensuring materials are sourced to minimize cost while meeting quality standards and production schedules. The role coordinates with corporate procurement and local suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and supply reliability.

Supervision of two or more staff is a key focus, with accountability for process improvement and staffing, metrics, and risk controls.