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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$109K - $203K *

Empower a high-impact team to oversee contract management and compliance. Lead recruitment, training, and performance evaluation while coordinating with various departments to support business goals a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $280K *

Lead a global team to drive procurement operations strategy, governance, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance and sustainability while enhancing supply chain resilience and oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $280K *

Elevate procurement operations by leading strategy, governance, and digital transformation initiatives. Drive compliance, sustainability, and supply chain resilience while building a high-performing g...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Engage in innovative acquisition strategies as a Senior Contract Specialist, leading the development and administration of rapid-acquisition mechanisms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance softw...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize sourcing strategies, enhance vendor relationships, and drive product commercialization. Leverage your expertise in costing and negotiation to ensure quality and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$122K - $199K *

Champion innovative power generation solutions by leading complex genset development programs. Collaborate with global teams to drive technical direction, manage risks, and ensure product quality, cos...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex contracts for government projects. You'll oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and compliance, ensuring effective collaboration across...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Transform your career by managing complex contracts and collaborating across functions to ensure compliance and drive business success. Leverage your expertise in USG contracts to navigate negotiation...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Manage procurement activities to enhance supplier relationships, streamline processes, and ensure efficient contract negotiations in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with IT and legal t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive excellence by optimizing sourcing strategies and enhancing supplier partnerships to ensure quality and cost efficiency in residential homebuilding. Lead efforts in material supply management for...

1 month ago

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

$76K - $114K *

Elevate your career by supporting contract administration throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage documentation, and enhance vendor relationships while ali...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements and maintain documentation for visibilit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Accelerate progress at managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements and mainta...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Optimize contract administration across the lifecycle, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain documentation and support effective ven...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing contracts throughout their lifecycle. Support stakeholders in contract preparation, review, and compliance while ensuring alignment with organizational policie...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Help us streamline contract administration by managing the full lifecycle of vendor and service agreements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with organizatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$147K - $200K *

Optimize global logistics procurement by leading sourcing, contract operations, and supplier relationships. Drive data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency to achieve financial targets...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Optimize inventory processes and support data-driven strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure material availability and maintain inventory accuracy, d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end contract compliance for public sector engagements, ensuring adherence to regulations and optimizing onboarding processes for cooperative agreements while mitigat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement strategy for major rail projects, collaborating across teams to optimize sourcing, manage suppliers, and ensure quality and delivery meet project goals while controlling costs and mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $107K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement insights into strategic actions. This role supports data-driven decision-making, enhances procurement performance, and drives cost-effective purchasing to m...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape strategic acquisition programs, manage documentation, and analyze processes to enhance DoD capabilities while supporting medical product development and integrating acquisition strategies across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across North America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and enhance productiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic contracting efforts for complex programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring compliance a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Champion compliance by driving international trade operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while managing licensing, documentation, and audits across functions, thus optimizing our global aerosp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.