Purchasing Manager Jobs in Georgia

A Purchasing Manager in the manufacturing industry oversees the acquisition of materials and supplies essential for the production process. This involves researching and vetting suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices, and ensuring a steady supply chain that meets the industry's production schedule and quality standards. They also manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring that all dealings are ethical and beneficial to the company. In addition, Purchasing Managers monitor market trends, and changes in demand and supply, to make informed purchasing decisions.

Potential candidates for this role should have excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills. They should also have strong analytical abilities to evaluate suppliers and understand market trends. Knowledge of procurement software and inventory management systems is beneficial. A certification such as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can provide a competitive edge. Individuals may often progress to this role after serving as a Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, or Supply Chain Analyst in the manufacturing industry.

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Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 hours ago

RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description: The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and managing all strategic sourcing functions related to their respective business units. The...

Manager, Procurement

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 hours ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Inventory Control Manager FL-W

  • College Park, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • College Park, GA
  • 1 day ago

E muito mais que um trabalho Como Especialista em Logistica de Contrato na Kuehne+Nagel, ira gerir operacoes de armazenamento de ponta a ponta para os nossos clientes. Ao faze-lo com precisao, nao...

Sr. Procurement Manager, Subcontracts

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals...

Inventory Control Manager

  • College Park, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • College Park, GA
  • 4 days ago

E muito mais que um trabalho Como Especialista em Logistica de Contrato na Kuehne+Nagel, ira gerir operacoes de armazenamento de ponta a ponta para os nossos clientes. Ao faze-lo com precisao, nao...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app...

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Inventory Control Manager - Weekend 2nd Shift

  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 6 days ago

flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends It'd be great if you also have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience APICS...

Senior Manager, Inventory

  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Inventory Manager, based in Palmetto, GA. If you are ready to join a fast and exciting team to oversee and develop an inventory team, that is detailed,...

Visual Merchandising Manager - Nationwide Search

  • Buford, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Buford, GA
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary The Visual Merchandising Manager drives visual merchandising and warehouse logistics strategy, exceeding expectations in logistics, merchandising, and visual styling. This role...

Merchandising Manager, Intimate Apparel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago

You'll love it because you will Be the cross-functional product category champion for Intimates and a conduit between design, product development, production, planning, marketing, and sales, demonstrating...

Urban Outfitters Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 11 days ago

Location This position is located at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Dunwoody, Georgia, 30346 United States Role Summary In collaboration with the store team, the Visual Merchandising Manager...

Region Wood Fiber Procurement Manager

  • Covington, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Covington, GA
  • 11 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Inventory Control Manager - 2nd Shift

  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 12 days ago

flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends Itd be great if you also have: Bachelors degree or equivalent related work or military experience APICS...

Strategic Sourcing Manager - MRO

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 days ago

Lead the purchasing function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator with vendors. Key Responsibilities: 25% Negotiate for products and services within the assigned product...

Indirect Global Procurement Manager

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 14 days ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Purchasing Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Master's Degree
19.9%
High School or GED
17.9%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers in Georgia
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%



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