Purchasing Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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APICS certification Experience in material planning and production scheduling Nice to Have Skills: Supplier quality management Production control and planning Manufacturing resource planning Warehouse...

Procurement Manager

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can...

Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary The Visual Merchandising Manager role plays an important part in supporting brand initiatives, goals, cross channel product storytelling, styling alignment and visual merchandising...

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Purchasing - The Pittsburgh Paints Company

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 5 days ago

Reference #: JR259216 We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Purchasing for The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC). As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at PPC you will manage an assigned...

Principal Project Procurement Manager

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 6 days ago

Principal Project Procurement Manager Westinghouse Electric Co - 3.3 Cranberry Township, PA Job Details Estimated: $97.1K - $128K a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement...

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Sr. Specialist, Clinical Supplies Project Manager - Inventory Manager (Hybrid)

  • West Point, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 12 days ago

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable....

Retail Receiving & Merchandising Manager in T

  • Intercourse, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Intercourse, PA
  • 14 days ago

RETAIL RECEIVING & MERCHANDISING MANAGER IN TRAINING Kitchen Kettle Foods – Kitchen Kettle Village Intercourse, Pa | $18 per hour | Full-time Join our team and be part of something truly special!...

Urban Outfitters Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 15 days ago

Location This position is located at 435 Cinema Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203 United States Role Summary In collaboration with the store team, the Visual Merchandising Manager supports the...

Director of Purchasing

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 16 days ago

IntePros Is currently looking for a Purchasing Director to join one of our growing Medical Device/Manufacturing clients in Audubon, PA. The Purchasing Director will be responsible for...

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager Job

  • Radnor, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Radnor, PA
  • 20 days ago

Forecasts raw material price evolution. Forecasts raw material price evolution....

Purchasing Manager

  • Hanover, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 21 days ago

a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager....

Merchandising Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Category Manager, Procurement

  • Hershey, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Title: Category Manager, Procurement Location: Hershey, PA Role Overview Position is responsible for the category management, supplier relationship management, value delivery, sustainability &...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Warminster, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warminster, PA
  • 60+ days ago

ATS Company: SP Industries Requisition ID: 14532 Location: Warminster, PA, US, 18974 Date: Mar 20, 2025 Strategic Sourcing Manager ATS Scientific Products, is searching for a Strategic Sourcing...

Director, Purchasing

  • Audubon, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Audubon, PA
  • 90+ days ago

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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