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.
Materials Planner and Procurement Lead
$105K - $130K *
Champion end-to-end procurement by managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Drive strategic sourcing decisions to enhance supply chain efficiency a...
1 week ago
Contract Analyst - Commercial Items
$80K - $90K *
Transform your career by managing supplier interactions, validating commercial assertions, conducting market research, and performing price analysis in a dynamic remote environment, ensuring complianc...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, cost savings, and operational efficiency...
1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage the strategic supplier lifecycle, from sourcing to contract award, ensuring optimal supplier performance and risk management while driving cost savings and efficiency across categories...
2 weeks ago
$98K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic procurement initiatives and managing complex supplier relationships. Drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance procure...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $135K *
Advance your career in procurement by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing key supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement. Utilize your expertise to oversee complex negotia...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Join a team that's reshaping purchasing and asset management within construction. You'll enhance operations through vendor relations, strategic procurement, and data-driven decision making, driving ef...
3 weeks ago
Materials Manager - Procurement experienced (Aerospace)
$95K - $115K *
Lead and optimize supply chain management activities, ensuring efficient procurement and delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance material flow and achieve operational ex...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead procurement operations to optimize purchasing strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and support project teams in achieving their goals. Drive efficiency and accountability in a dynamic envi...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading procurement operations, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving project success through strategic purchasing and effective team collaboration in a dynamic environment...
3 days ago
Tender and Project Procurement Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Optimize procurement strategies for large-scale EPC projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate across teams to manage sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships, driving effic...
1 week ago
Government Contracts & Compliance Manager
$125K - $144K *
Innovate by managing government contracting activities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and translating complex obligations into actionable business strategies. Collaborate across depart...
6 days ago
Construction Procurement Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Champion procurement excellence by leading sourcing strategies and managing key projects in data center construction. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and ensure timely delivery while...
1 week ago
$85K - $128K *
Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies to support organizational goals and ensure compliance with regul...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading purchasing activities to secure quality materials and timely delivery. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement efforts and dr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $111K *
Join a team that drives procurement excellence by sourcing electrical equipment and construction materials. Manage vendor relationships and optimize purchasing strategies to align with corporate objec...
Today
$81K - $101K *
Drive the procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and supplier negotiation for assigned locations. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance operational efficiency and support...
Reposted 6 days ago
$81K - $101K *
Manage procurement processes to source goods and services, negotiate contracts, and ensure best pricing through supplier evaluation, supporting the MRO function of the organization...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize procurement strategies by managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality and delivery, and driving cost-effective solutions for Weapon Systems programs. Collaborate with cross-functional t...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Support the Aerospace sector by enhancing supply chain efficiency, ensuring material readiness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address sourcing challenges for electronic components a...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $210K *
Join a mission-driven team supporting the FDIC, providing acquisition policy expertise to shape and modernize procurement processes, while excelling in collaboration across diverse teams in a fast-pac...
Reposted 1 week ago
$139K - $208K *
Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in strategic procurement for Weapon Systems, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive innovation and enhance supplier relationshi...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $135K *
Transform vendor lifecycle management by optimizing contracts and spend efficiency. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline procurement processes, driving accountability and...
Yesterday
Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist
$68K - $98K *
Unlock potential by leading procurement processes and vendor relations. Drive efficiency and cost reduction while supporting team development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless operati...
3 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.