Purchasing Manager

Sodexo Careers•Austin, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo InReach is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing strategy and vendor management for our branch network. Operating primarily remotely within the Central Time Zone, you will oversee compliance, financial implications of purchasing decisions, and ensure product availability across our operations. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a growing organization with strong advancement potential. This role offers remote flexibility within the Central Time Zone, is a leadership role with visibility to purchasing, compliance, and vendor strategy, and provides career advancement into senior operations and supply chain leadership.

Requirements

Purchasing Manager or related background in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement
Strong understanding of vendor management, product life cycles, and financial implications of ordering decisions
Experience with compliance requirements and risk management in a purchasing or procurement context
Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate volume pricing, vendor terms, and cost structures
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
3 years of minimum functional experience

Nice To Haves

Central Time Zone preferred for remote candidates

Responsibilities

Lead purchasing strategy across assigned accounts, managing the full product lifecycle from sourcing to delivery
Oversee vendor relationships and resolve manufacturing, delivery, and supply chain issues proactively
Analyze order volumes and pricing structures to identify cost savings and negotiate favorable vendor terms
Ensure compliance with all purchasing policies and mitigate liability and risk in the ordering process
Manage product availability to meet customer and branch demand consistently
Serve as escalation point for purchasing-related issues and partner cross-functionally with fulfillment and operations teams