Manager - Purchasing
Old Dominion Freight Line•Thomasville, NC
About The Position
The Purchasing Manager directs ODFL’s procurement operations, overseeing SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and risk oversight. Old Dominion is looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field required (or equivalent experience).
- 10 years of experience in Vendor / Supplier Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions.
- Thorough understanding of SAP S4/Hana and Ariba purchasing systems.
- Hands-on experience managing supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
Nice To Haves
- Experience within transportation, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time; lead strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations for physical goods.
- Oversee the entire supplier process including onboarding, risk vetting, performance reporting, and offboarding while coaching internal teams on best practices.
- Act as the primary business lead for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Supplier Lifecycle Management to ensure systems align with procurement policies and SOX audit requirements.
- Help lead software upgrades by defining requirements, partnering with IT, and managing the final rollout and team adoption.
- Create and update purchasing and supplier management policies to improve clarity and strengthen internal controls.
- Manage vendor documentation and approvals across internal departments, including Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance.
Benefits
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
