Manager - Purchasing
On-siteThomasville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time; lead strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations for physical goods. Oversee the entire supplier process including onboarding, risk vetting, performance reporting, and offboarding while coaching internal teams on best practices. Act as the primary business lead for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Supplier Lifecycle Management to ensure systems align with procurement policies and SOX audit requirements. Help lead software upgrades by defining requirements, partnering with IT, and managing the final rollout and team adoption. Create and update purchasing and supplier management policies to improve clarity and strengthen internal controls. Manage vendor documentation and approvals across internal departments, including Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in risk management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
- 10 years of experience in Vendor / Supplier Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions
- Thorough understanding of SAP S4/Hana and Ariba purchasing systems
- Hands-on experience managing supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Shift and hours to be determined
- Working Days to be determined
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within transportation, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments
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