Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the purchasing process, ensuring that all acquisitions are conducted within established policies and procedures. You will manage a team, handle vendor relations, and collaborate with various departments to optimize procurement operations.

Responsibilities :

• Review requisitions for purchase and prepare bid / proposal packages.
• Oversee the bid / proposal process, evaluate quotes / bids / proposals, and make recommendations for purchase awards.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings and issue addendums as necessary.
• Answer vendor questions and determine appropriate actions.
• Utilize a variety of office equipment and software.
• Supervise department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, and addressing employee issues.
• Administer and monitor the purchasing card program.
• Resolve purchasing or purchase order-related problems in collaboration with vendors and other departments.
• Monitor daily ordering, receiving, and issuing of departmental stock.
• Administer purchasing rights within the purchasing module / software.
• Recommend changes to internal purchasing procedures and the District's Purchasing Resolution.
• Interact with various stakeholders, including Commissioners, Department Heads, vendors, and the general public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills :

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Work Environment :

The role is fully in-office, operating Monday through Thursday from 6 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm or 7 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm, totaling 36 hours per week. You will report to the CFO and lead a team of two Purchasing Associates, managing warehouse and inventory operations. The office is situated within a warehouse space, with a total of 100-115 employees working both in the office and field.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00 / yr. Company provides full range benefits.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.