Purchasing Manager

CLP Circular Services • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the complete procurement lifecycle, including processing purchase requisitions, negotiating supplier terms, and overseeing the ordering, purchasing, and receipt of materials in alignment with company purchasing and accounting guidelines. The Purchasing Manager leads purchasing process improvements, drives cost‑reduction initiatives, and develops data‑driven reports to support operational and financial decision‑making. This position requires a candidate with strong analytical, organizational, and accounting skills to ensure accuracy in bids, invoices, pricing, and purchase orders.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, logistics, or a related industry.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, cost, and financial data.
• Accounting knowledge, including experience with invoices, pricing validation, and financial documentation.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Solid understanding of purchasing procedures, compliance requirements, and vendor management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, (i.e. Excel, Business Central)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, proactively solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Up to 10% travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated negotiation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience navigating complex vendor relationships and purchasing environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier and vendor relationships to support long‑term sourcing strategy. Source alternate suppliers and materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, on time delivery, pricing accuracy, and cost saving targets.
• Maintain purchasing records and procurement performance metrics.
• Generate analytical reports that support decision-making and help forecast purchasing needs.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring proper specifications, pricing accuracy, documentation, and approvals.
• Monitor order status, track deliveries, and ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, pricing issues, and vendor billing errors in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Provide purchasing planning information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing trends 
• Analyze spending trends, generate analytical and forecasting reports, and provide data‑driven purchasing insights. 
• Use reporting and BI tools to build dashboards, monitor KPIs, and support strategic decision making. 
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process automation and system enhancements to streamline procurement workflows. 
• Implement cost‑control measures and track the effectiveness of savings initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree