Purchasing ManagerHot JobLynchburg - Lynchburg, VA 24501DescriptionAs Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of strategic sourcing initiatives that directly impact profitability and operational performance. You will lead supplier negotiations, optimize procurement processes, and drive measurable cost improvements while ensuring reliability and quality. This role is ideal for a seasoned procurement professional within the construction industry who thrives on driving measurable results and influencing business outcomes by developing data-driven strategies, leading competitive bidding and contract negotiations, managing vendor performance and risk mitigation, driving continuous improvement initiatives within procurement, all while ensuring the company's policy compliance.Core Responsibilities:Develop and manage procurement strategies to support operational, project, and fabrication needsNegotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contracts with vendors to achieve best overall valueEstablish and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and approval controlsEvaluate and qualify suppliers; develop new supply sources when existing vendors are inadequateReview bids, analyze proposals, and award purchase orders in alignment with budget and schedule requirementsNegotiate blanket purchase orders and monitor cost performance over contract periodsOversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation, including invoice approval coordination with Accounts PayableEnsure timely delivery and acceptable quality of materials, equipment, and servicesWork closely with Receiving, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Project teams to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and delivery issuesTrack inventory levels for shop supplies, equipment, and maintenance items; ensure appropriate stocking levelsMonitor procurement budgets, track monthly expenses, and report cost trendsEvaluate vendor performance and recommend continuation, renegotiation, or terminationSupport equipment procurement decisions, including repair versus replacement analysisEnsure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate ethics policiesParticipate in cross-functional initiatives to consolidate purchasing, improve efficiencies, and leverage volume discountsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.5-7 years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.Manufacturing or steel fabrication experience preferred.Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and purchasing workflows.Supervisory or lead experience preferred.Key Skills/Experience:Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.Proficiency with purchasing software (Fabtrol preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Solid financial and budgeting acumen.Professional communication skills with internal teams and external partners.High level of integrity and sound judgment in handling company funds and contracts.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.