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.
$100K - $120K *
Drive global sourcing strategies for direct materials, optimizing cost, quality, and sustainability while managing supplier relationships and ensuring supply continuity across diverse production input...
1 week ago
$115K - $170K *
Lead contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve financi...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $170K *
Drive strategic contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager - Site Procurement
$106K - $152K *
Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance at manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal value and quality. Lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and implement process improvements to enhance...
1 week ago
$120K - $135K *
Empower our Supply Chain and Operations teams by developing procurement strategies that enhance efficiency, drive cost savings, and strengthen supplier relationships, ensuring project success and oper...
2 weeks ago
Procurement Sourcing Senior Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving strategic supplier relationships and cost efficiencies in complex automotive commodities. Leverage your expertise to manage multi-million dollar spends while fostering innov...
2 weeks ago
Procurement Sourcing Senior Specialist
$85K - $102K *
Drive strategic supplier relationships and cost reduction initiatives for complex auto parts, managing a significant annual spend. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal supplier se...
2 weeks ago
Materials Management Principal- SME
$110K - $130K *
Optimize materials management strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely material availability. Leverage expertise to drive best practices and support operational e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Procurement Manager - Commodities
$118K - $175K *
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management to optimize procurement value, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainability across multiple manufacturing locations while collaborating...
Yesterday
$124K - $168K *
Optimize procurement strategies and vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency. Lead category management initiatives, drive cost-saving measures, and collaborate cross-functionally to supp...
1 week ago
Commodity Manager - Plastics & Chemicals
$95K - $115K *
Unlock strategic sourcing and procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and optimizing purchasing strategies for raw materials in the plastics and chemicals sectors, ensuring cost effi...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage all materials planning and supply chain activities, leading a team to ensure optimal inventory levels and supplier performance while supporting production and customer demands through data-driv...
5 days ago
MANAGER PROCUREMENT AGGREGATES
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that drives cost savings and supplier collaboration while ensuring timely procurement of high-quality materials and services. You'll manage initiatives that enhance working capital and wor...
Reposted 3 days ago
Director, Subcontracts - Global Process Owner
$150K - $180K *
Unlock the potential of global subcontracting processes by leading strategic improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance operational excellence and drive eff...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform procurement processes by planning, negotiating, and managing supply chains to maximize cost savings and efficiency. Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and servi...
2 weeks ago
$119K - $139K *
Drive procurement excellence by managing the full lifecycle of purchases, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency while serving as a subject-matter expert. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize ve...
2 weeks ago
Asset Management Specialist (Journeyman)
$59K - $122K *
Manage comprehensive asset lifecycle processes, ensuring optimal utilization, compliance, and financial accountability while collaborating with IT teams to enhance operational efficiency and reporting...
Yesterday
$80K - $90K *
Advance procurement efficiency by centralizing vendor management and order processes, ensuring timely access to materials for maintenance operations while controlling costs and maintaining accurate re...
Yesterday
Procurement Manager, Renewables U.S.
$110K - $130K *
Lead procurement strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency from RFP to contract completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project ex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Drive procurement strategies and initiatives to achieve cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and ensure supply chain continuity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business grow...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform procurement processes by leading a dynamic team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance while driving operational excellence and fostering vendor relationships to achieve strategic goals...
Yesterday
$75K - $120K *
Join our team to lead procurement strategies, ensuring timely availability of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize vendor relationships and drive cost-ef...
Yesterday
$90K - $118K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive cost productivity and supplier engagement while ensuring compliance and quality th...
Reposted 2 days ago
Category Manager, Goods & Services - (26-PROC-301003-118)
$95K - $115K *
Drive strategic sourcing and category management to optimize procurement, enhance supplier relationships, and achieve cost savings across diverse categories. Lead cross-functional initiatives and prov...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Principal Contracts Specialist
$143K - $155K *
Drive contract management excellence by overseeing negotiations, compliance, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations are met while maintaining st...
5 days 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.