Purchasing and Accounts Payables Manager
About The Position
Purchasing and Accounts Payables Manager Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement & Contract Negotiation Develop, implement, and lead procurement strategies that align with company objectives and cost-reduction initiatives. Negotiate vendor contracts, service agreements, pricing, and payment terms to maximize value and minimize risk. Analyze spend categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and improved sourcing strategies. Partner with operations, project management, and leadership teams to forecast purchasing needs and align vendor agreements with business goals. Maintain vendor performance metrics and drive supplier accountability for quality, delivery, and cost. Accounts Payable & Reconciliation Oversee AP processes related to vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payments. Reconcile PO balances, vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, contracts, and receiving documents. Manage vendor inquiries, billing disputes, and payment schedules to maintain strong supplier relationships. Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate accruals, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. Leadership & Process Improvement Lead and mentor purchasing and AP staff, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cost awareness. Implement best practices in sourcing, procurement policies, and vendor management. Leverage ERP and financial systems to streamline purchasing, AP workflows, and reporting dashboards. Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement and payment strategies with cash flow priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred). 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with exposure to AP processes. Demonstrated success in contract negotiations and supplier management, with measurable cost savings achieved. Strong understanding of PO reconciliation, vendor statement management, and AP best practices. Skilled in ERP/procurement systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar). Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement). Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving organization. A collaborative, results-focused work culture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with exposure to AP processes.
- Demonstrated success in contract negotiations and supplier management, with measurable cost savings achieved.
- Strong understanding of PO reconciliation, vendor statement management, and AP best practices.
- Skilled in ERP/procurement systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar).
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and lead procurement strategies that align with company objectives and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Negotiate vendor contracts, service agreements, pricing, and payment terms to maximize value and minimize risk.
- Analyze spend categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and improved sourcing strategies.
- Partner with operations, project management, and leadership teams to forecast purchasing needs and align vendor agreements with business goals.
- Maintain vendor performance metrics and drive supplier accountability for quality, delivery, and cost.
- Oversee AP processes related to vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
- Reconcile PO balances, vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, contracts, and receiving documents.
- Manage vendor inquiries, billing disputes, and payment schedules to maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate accruals, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Lead and mentor purchasing and AP staff, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cost awareness.
- Implement best practices in sourcing, procurement policies, and vendor management.
- Leverage ERP and financial systems to streamline purchasing, AP workflows, and reporting dashboards.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement and payment strategies with cash flow priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement).
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving organization.
- A collaborative, results-focused work culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
