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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$79K - $100K *

Manage day-to-day real estate operations, ensuring compliance in land acquisition, property management, and consultant oversight. Collaborate with city departments to enhance project execution and mai...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$81K - $136K *

Take ownership of the flow of Spare Parts in a manufacturing environment. Ensure material availability for maintenance tasks, manage inventory accuracy, and drive performance metrics while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by driving ERP modernization initiatives. Collaborate across finance and technology to optimize processes, enhance systems, and support data-driven decision-making in a dynamic hyb...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial systems and processes. Drive the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, ensuring effective governance and data integrity while enhanci...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier quality compliance for nuclear projects. Oversee inspections, audits, and documentation reviews while coordinating with stakeholders to resolve quality issues and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading the implementation of transformative CRM and commercial platforms. Drive continuous improvement in sales outcomes through effective training, deployment planning, and us...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the implementation of transformative CRM and commercial platforms, driving continuous improvement in sales outcomes. Collaborate with teams to enhance user training and optimize platform utilizat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Support the Navy's Strategic Sealift Program by assisting in all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations to enhance progr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $94K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive R&D initiatives, ensuring product quality and compliance. Lead innovation in food science, establish specifications, and maintain documentation for suc...

Mission, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $91K *

Manage diverse project support tasks, ensuring financial accuracy and effective communication. Collaborate with project managers to streamline operations and enhance reporting, contributing to the suc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $203K *

Drive compliance and efficiency in government contract administration, leading proposal preparation and negotiations. Collaborate across departments to ensure adherence to regulations while mentoring...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $114K *

Join us to drive financial performance as a key partner, providing analysis, forecasting, and decision support for manufacturing facilities, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance productiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of sourcing by leading product initiatives, negotiating vendor contracts, and optimizing supply chains while mentoring a high-performing team to achieve excellence in quality and cost...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Manage product sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts, and optimize supply chain processes while leading a high-performing team to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in all operations...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Champion product sourcing initiatives by negotiating vendor contracts, optimizing supply chains, and leading a high-performing team to ensure quality and efficiency in product development and supplier...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading product sourcing initiatives, negotiating vendor contracts, and optimizing supply chains while developing a high-performing team to drive success in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Manage product sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts, and optimize supply chain processes while leading a high-performing team to ensure quality and efficiency in product development...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$147K - $221K *

Transform supply chain strategies by integrating procurement and facility operations, driving performance improvements, and fostering partnerships to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading sourcing initiatives, conducting analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective IT solutions that align with organizational goals...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading supplier strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and navigating complex marketplace conditions while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive con...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence in a complex electronics environment. Lead supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and enhance supplier performance while collaborating w...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead sourcing strategies and enhance supplier performance in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to navigate supply challenges and d...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Optimize procurement processes by analyzing data, managing suppliers, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive procurement excellence by analyzing data, managing suppliers, and optimizing sourcing strategies to enhance cost, quality, and delivery in a dynamic environment...

Merrimack, NHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.