Hiring: Purchasing Manager Company: Price Industries Location: Winder, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:06:37 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive purchasing/supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. •75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service, and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company. •At least 3 years in a leadership role. Required Skills: •Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support production, engineering, and corporate goals. •Serve as a working buyer, handling daily procurement activities, placing purchase orders, managing supplier communications, and ensuring timely material availability. •Train, coach, and develop new buyers, with a focus on IFS ERP system proficiency and best practices in purchasing. •Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contracts to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. •Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with key vendors. •Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to forecast demand and align purchasing plans with production schedules. •Identify and qualify new suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply chain resilience. •Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and material shortages; proactively address potential disruptions. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!