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PURCHASING MANAGER
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kelly Services
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Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
**Salary: $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus | Relocation Package Available
Join a Legacy of Excellence - Lead Procurement for a Top Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
Are you a seasoned procurement leader ready to make a high-impact move? A well-established manufacturer of heavy equipment is seeking a Purchasing Manager to drive purchasing strategy, lead a skilled team, and build a best-in-class supplier network at our Chattanooga, TN facility .
We're offering a relocation package for the right candidate-join us in a city known for innovation, quality of life, and a strong manufacturing community.
What You'll Do:
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow in a company that builds world-class equipment and values its people-we want to hear from you.
? Apply now by sending your resume to .
Interviews are being scheduled-don't miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level.
9882479
Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
**Salary: $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus | Relocation Package Available
Join a Legacy of Excellence - Lead Procurement for a Top Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
Are you a seasoned procurement leader ready to make a high-impact move? A well-established manufacturer of heavy equipment is seeking a Purchasing Manager to drive purchasing strategy, lead a skilled team, and build a best-in-class supplier network at our Chattanooga, TN facility .
We're offering a relocation package for the right candidate-join us in a city known for innovation, quality of life, and a strong manufacturing community.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee all procurement activities for direct and indirect materials supporting manufacturing operations
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 9 purchasing professionals
- Build and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, delivery, and quality
- Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with key suppliers
- Maintain accurate inventory levels by partnering with inventory control and production
- Ensure high performance and compliance standards across all supplier relationships
- Utilize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred) to manage orders and track KPIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Sales, and Parts
- Identify cost savings and lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement
- Enforce all purchasing practices in accordance with corporate policies and industry regulations
- 12+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of sourcing mechanical and electrical components and commodities
- Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle a plus), Microsoft Excel, and procurement reporting
- Skilled in reading and interpreting technical documents, blueprints, and BOMs
- Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Certifications like CPSM , CPM , or Lean Six Sigma are a strong plus
- Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Full relocation package for candidates outside the region
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Career development and leadership training opportunities
- A collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real impact
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow in a company that builds world-class equipment and values its people-we want to hear from you.
? Apply now by sending your resume to .
Interviews are being scheduled-don't miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level.
9882479
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Procurement Specialist
37450 Chattanooga, Tennessee
American Waterworks
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Requisition ID: 108373
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
American water is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role you will prepare, assist, and develop bid packages, SOW documents, and requests according to specifications and business requirements.
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Primary Role
The buyer position manages the sourcing of goods, services, and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership. Activities include participating in cross functional project teams and executing sourcing strategies.
Key Accountabilities
Work Environment
Indoor Office Environment.
Travel Requirements
Travel Required 10-20%.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Join American Water.We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
American water is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role you will prepare, assist, and develop bid packages, SOW documents, and requests according to specifications and business requirements.
#LI-RB33
#LI-Onsite
Primary Role
The buyer position manages the sourcing of goods, services, and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership. Activities include participating in cross functional project teams and executing sourcing strategies.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare, assist and develop bid packages, statement of work documents, and requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business requirements
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies from project identification through close-out including alternative sourcing options
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and Operations management
- Support business with all commercial needs including dispute resolution and contract interpretation
- Analyze project specific detail on relevant costs related to projects
- such as labor, material, equipment, and overheads to facilitate sourcing decisions
- Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain
- Measure compliance to and effectiveness of unit-cost and other framework agreements
- Support Company risk management objectives in areas such as safety insurance requirements, and supplier depth
- Support Supplier Diversity strategies
- Identify and recommend sustainability options to the business
- Analytical problem solving skills to produce best product/service at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames
- Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset
- Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to service and construction procurement
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written presentation form
- Ability work in a collaborative team environment within supply chain and stakeholders
- Knowledge of SAP (preferred)
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products Knowledge and ability to utilize e procurement tools effectively individual contributor
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) a plus
- Minimum 4 years' total work experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in procurement or in category management
Work Environment
Indoor Office Environment.
Travel Requirements
Travel Required 10-20%.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Join American Water.We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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