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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$72K - $134K *
Lead procurement efforts by sourcing and negotiating specialized materials and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with suppliers to optimize operational efficiency a...
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$72K - $134K *
Unlock your potential by driving procurement strategies for specialized materials in the Defense industry. Collaborate with suppliers, analyze market trends, and ensure quality while optimizing costs...
1 week ago
Contract Specialist, AFX - BPO - Contract Ops
$80K - $99K *
Join a team that's driving efficiency in contract operations by managing onboarding processes for private pricing customers. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance data integrity and communication...
1 week ago
Assistant Manager of Procurement Services
$80K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee purchasing and inventory management, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, manage vendor relationships, and train st...
1 week ago
Procurement Specialist - Indirect Spend & Commercial Contracting
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes, driving commercial negotiations, and enhancing vendor performance across indirect spend categories, including IT/SaaS and professional services, wh...
2 weeks ago
Infrastructure Procurement Specialist
$99K - $206K *
Empower operations by managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of global supply chains to ensure seamless s...
1 week ago
Procurement Project Initiatives Manager
$125K - $172K *
Champion procurement excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to drive operational success in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Make a s...
3 weeks ago
Specialist, Supply Chain Management - Materials
$80K - $95K *
Transform supply chain strategies and drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance program success. Lead material management initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives while addressin...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing diverse contracts within the ISR business area, ensuring compliance and successful execution while liaising with defense customers and contractors to meet organizational g...
2 days ago
Manager of Purchasing and Subcontract - New Berlin, Wisconsin
$95K - $115K *
Join our team to lead the Nuclear Purchasing Department, optimizing supplier relationships and subcontract negotiations. Drive profitability and ensure timely project deliveries while collaborating ac...
3 days ago
Sr. Capital Purchasing Manager - Indirect Purchasing
$104K - $162K *
Drive strategic capital purchasing initiatives by leading sourcing, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance across cross-functional teams for effective project execution and operation...
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$110K - $130K *
Advance the mission of the US Space Force by providing expert acquisition support and contract management in the development of advanced space systems. Collaborate closely with leadership to ensure ef...
4 weeks ago
Procurement Manager, Direct Materials
$130K - $140K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading sourcing and supplier management for GMP materials to support clinical programs, ensuring quality, speed, and risk mitigation while driving procurement strat...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive the competitiveness of the A220 program by managing procurement strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing key projects to enhance efficiency and performance in a dyna...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing purchasing operations, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving inventory management to support business growth and customer satisfaction while fostering team develo...
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Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Build and lead the sourcing function for construction projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency in vendor management. Develop scalable processes, maintain performance data, and foster client relati...
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Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Join a dynamic team to lead sourcing for construction projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Develop vendor management systems and optimize procurement processes while fostering strong client r...
Today
Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Empower your career by leading sourcing strategies for construction projects. Drive vendor management, ensure compliance, and enhance procurement processes across the Americas while fostering client r...
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Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading sourcing strategies for construction projects. Drive efficiency, compliance, and vendor performance across the Americas while fostering trusted client relati...
Today
Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Optimize procurement processes for construction projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead vendor management and performance evaluation while fostering client relationships and transparency in...
Today
Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Join a team that's redefining procurement in construction by developing scalable sourcing processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance across projects in the Americas. Drive effic...
Today
Procurement and Sourcing Leader (PDS - Construction)
$105K - $118K *
Elevate your career by leading the sourcing function for our Project & Development Services team. Drive efficiency, compliance, and vendor management across commercial real estate construction project...
Today
$105K - $140K *
Transform procurement processes by leading sourcing initiatives, analyzing supplier performance, and driving operational efficiencies in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-fu...
2 days ago
Senior Document Control Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Document Control Specialist, enhancing document management practices and leading teams to ensure project success. Collaborate across disciplines to drive efficiency a...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive procurement excellence by managing the full purchase order lifecycle across Owner and Contractor operations, ensuring compliance, documentation, and efficiency in supply chain activities for maj...
1 month ago
What does a purchasing specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.