Strategic Purchasing Manager: Lead & Optimize Supply Chain

Thompsonknows; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Solutions Group in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across our electrical, service, and related teams. You will develop purchasing strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services to project sites.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, prior leadership, and strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Travel to job sites and meetings is required.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Leadership experience managing or leading a team.
• Strong negotiating skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing practices, policies, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchasing Department and support material procurement across multiple business units.
• Develop purchasing strategies that support project success, operational goals, and company growth.
• Build and strengthen supplier partnerships to ensure quality, availability, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier programs to maximize value.
• Collaborate with project, service, and operations teams to anticipate and meet purchasing needs.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure materials, equipment, rentals, and subcontracted services are sourced efficiently and cost effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and inventory team members.
• Oversee purchasing processes, documentation, and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office & ERP

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Thompson Solutions Group in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across our electrical, service, and related teams. You will develop purchasing strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services to project sites.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, prior leadership, and strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Travel to job sites and meetings is required.