Purchasing Manager
About The Position
Century Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement, manage vendor relationships, and lead the purchasing team. The role supports cost control, reliable material availability, and on-time project execution. It is primarily office-based and includes regular communication with vendors and internal teams. The manager develops purchasing strategies, oversees purchase orders, negotiations, and contract management, and leads and develops purchasing staff. The role evaluates vendors, monitors inventory, coordinates material forecasting with operations, ensures compliance with company policies, contracts, and applicable regulations, resolves vendor issues, and analyzes purchasing data and supplier performance. Century Fire Protection describes itself as one of the largest full-service fire protection companies in the Southeast and says it offers career growth opportunities. The company supports and hires Veterans and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
- Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage priorities, build vendor relationships, and support business goals.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or project management experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop purchasing strategies to control costs and ensure reliable material availability.
- Oversee purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and contract management.
- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing staff.
- Evaluate vendors based on pricing, quality, service, and reliability.
- Monitor inventory and coordinate with operations to forecast material needs.
- Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies, contracts, and applicable regulations.
- Resolve vendor issues involving pricing, delivery, quality, and service.
- Analyze purchasing data and report on costs, savings, and supplier performance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance incentives
- Medical insurance with three plans to choose from
- Dental insurance with two plans to choose from
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- Employee relief fund
- Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage
- Company-issued laptop and/or tablet
- Company-paid training and certifications
- $1,000 employee referral bonus for each person referred and hired
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
