Purchasing Manager Jobs

A Purchasing Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for buying products and services which are required for the daily operations of hotels, restaurants, resorts, or other hospitality-related businesses. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices, maintaining relationships with vendors, ensuring the quality of goods, monitoring stock levels, and managing budgets. They are also tasked with keeping up-to-date with market trends and staying informed about the latest products. Additionally, they are required to collaborate with other departments such as operations, finance, and customer service to ensure that all procurement needs are met.

To excel in this role, a Purchasing Manager should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, along with a keen eye for detail. They should also have excellent organizational and planning abilities to manage multiple orders simultaneously. Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement software is also essential. They should ideally be certified as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Prior to becoming a Purchasing Manager, a person could have roles such as a Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, or a Supply Chain Analyst. These roles provide the necessary experience in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services.

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Supply Chain Supervisor

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 hour ago

An employer is looking to hire a Supply Chain Group lead - you will be responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment. You will manage a team of 30+ hourly union...

Supply Chain Supervisor

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago

What you will do The Production Control Supervisor reports to the Production Control Manager and is responsible for maintaining control over the scheduling, recording, and ordering of materials...

Supply Chain Supervisor

  • Webster, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsibility for maintaining the supplyinventory in a cost saving and timely manner. Determines and maintains appropriate inventory levels of materialsrequired to meet the...

Purchasing Manager

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

Manager for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station this Fall!...

Purchasing Procurement Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION North American Procurement Director POSITION SUMMARY The Purchasing Director will oversee and optimize the management of the company's procurement activities, ensuring the timely...

Supply Chain Supervisor - Logistics & Inventory (FT Salaried)

  • Findlay, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The primary purpose of the Supply Chain Supervisor- Logistics and Inventory position is to supervise, coordinate, and ensure quality outcomes with the basic logistic,...

Assistant Purchasing Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required....

Supply Chain Supervisor - University Hospital - Evenings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Overview Location: University Hospital Hours: Sun (8a-6:30p) Mon (2p-11:30p) Tue (2p-11:30p) Wed (2p-11:30p) Thur (2p-8p) Supervises staff as assigned and oversees standards to...

Supply Chain Supervisor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Supply Chain Supervisor is a strategic plan-driven manager responsible for performance analysis, solutions implementation, and oversight of dedicated categories within the Supply...

Purchasing Manager

  • SC
  • 3 days ago
  • SC
  • 3 days ago

"The world is yours with Melia" Continuing at Melia means advancing on a journey without borders, seizing the unlimited growth and development opportunities that our global family offers you. It's...

Supply Chain Supervisor, OR - BHIP - Full-Time - Req # 20572

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago

Broward Health Imperial Point Shift: Days FTE: Full-Time Summary: Oversees and manages overall Supply Chain and logistics strategies and operations in Surgery to maximize process efficiencies and...

Purchasing Supply Chain Manager

  • OR
  • 8 days ago
  • OR
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary: The Supply Chain Manager will manage the supply chain team, including the expediting of the materials and equipment for an international program. The team is comprised of...

Purchasing Manager

  • Ledyard, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 9 days ago

As the Purchasing Manager, you'll oversee the sourcing of materials, supplies, services, and equipment-ensuring we get the best value without compromising quality....

Dining Services Purchasing Manager

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 9 days ago

) **The Role at a glance:** The Purchasing Manager is responsible for all procurement activities at the unit, including ordering, inventory management, and vendor relationships....

Purchasing Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

We're currently in search of an independent thinking, quick-thinking, outgoing and productive Purchasing Manager to join our pre opening team....

Purchasing Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Purchase management
On this online course you will find all necessary tools o correctly plan demand, and you will acquire knowledge for forecasting, strategic sourcing, management and provider evaluation. For a...
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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Purchasing Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.8%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
High School or GED
14.3%
Master's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%



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