Explore Purchasing Specialist Jobs

Purchasing specialists help organizations source the goods and services they need while balancing cost, quality, reliability, and risk. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including purchasing and procurement roles for experienced candidates.

What Does a Purchasing Specialist Do?

Purchasing specialists research suppliers, evaluate bids, negotiate pricing and contract terms, issue purchase orders, and monitor deliveries. They may also analyze spending, maintain supplier relationships, support inventory planning, and help ensure purchasing decisions comply with company policies and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis. Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills are valuable. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and procurement systems, supply chain practices, and relevant industry requirements can also be an advantage. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Career Paths in Purchasing

Purchasing specialists may advance into senior procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain leadership, or procurement management positions. Roles and titles differ across organizations, so review each listing for its specific responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

Find Purchasing Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted purchasing and procurement opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore current listings to find roles aligned with your experience and career goals, and review each job posting for the latest details.

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$85K - $128K *

Optimize procurement processes for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading procurement strategy and supplier relations. Drive cost management and enhance purchasing processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring operational success and resource a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading purchasing strategy and supplier relationships. Drive procurement operations and cost management while ensuring resource availability to support organizational goals in...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely execution of purchase orders for castings and forgings. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement strategies and supplier management. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and driving improvements to ensure o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $136K *

Empower your career by leading procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance. Drive improvements and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $128K *

Lead the charge in procurement activities for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and drive continuous im...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Lead the charge in procurement activities for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and drive continuous im...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Elevate procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and ensuring seamless material flow for castings and forgings. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance, mitigate risks, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Transform supplier management and procurement processes by ensuring seamless coordination of castings and forgings. This role is vital for maintaining production flow, executing purchase orders, and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower supply chain excellence by leading procurement and logistics initiatives. Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory planning to ensure timely delivery of critical material...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contract activities for Special Operations Forces, ensuring timely acquisition and lifecycle support of advanced technologies across diverse domains to enhance ope...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform acquisition processes by independently managing contract actions, providing expert guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support Special Operations Forces' mission readiness...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Shape the procurement strategy and lead a dynamic team to optimize sourcing, negotiate contracts, and establish vendor partnerships, ensuring alignment with project goals and driving cost savings init...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain improvements and optimizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management and customer service levels while establishing b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $166K *

Drive supply chain excellence by optimizing processes and MRP settings. Collaborate with global teams to enhance inventory management and customer service, ensuring best practices are implemented acro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's optimizing supply chain processes in aerospace materials. Lead MRP settings, enhance inventory management, and collaborate with global teams to implement best practices and drive op...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $166K *

Drive supply chain excellence by optimizing MRP settings and processes. Collaborate with global teams to enhance inventory management and customer service, ensuring best practices are implemented acro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $136K *

Empower pricing strategies by analyzing and processing requests, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing decisions that enhance profitability and...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams in procurement, driving program execution, and managing product launches. Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure successful project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project management processes by overseeing the supply chain for owner-furnished equipment across multiple construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Accelerate progress at our supply chain by optimizing inventory and enhancing customer service levels. Lead MRP settings and drive best practices across teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Procurement Senior Manager, leading global sourcing initiatives and driving strategic partnerships. Leverage your expertise to enhance procurement operations, influence busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a purchasing specialist do?question toggle

    A purchasing specialist sources goods and services, evaluates suppliers and bids, negotiates pricing and terms, manages purchase orders, and monitors purchasing activity to support organizational needs.

  • What qualifications are common for purchasing specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value procurement or purchasing experience, supplier and contract management skills, negotiation, cost analysis, and familiarity with ERP or procurement software. Some roles may request a degree, certifications, or industry-specific knowledge.

  • How can I advance my purchasing career?question toggle

    Build expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and supply chain operations. Experienced purchasing specialists may pursue senior procurement, category management, sourcing leadership, or procurement management roles.

  • Are there Purchasing Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more, including eligible purchasing and procurement opportunities. Review individual listings for current salary and role requirements.

  • What is the difference between purchasing and procurement?question toggle

    Purchasing often refers to the process of buying goods and services, while procurement can cover the broader strategic process, including needs assessment, sourcing, supplier selection, contracting, and performance management. Employers may use the terms differently.