• Purchasing Manager

    Aerotek (Las Vegas, NV)


    Job Description

    The Purchasing Manager oversees an organization's procurement activities, focusing on sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively to support business objectives. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures to align with organizational goals and ensure cost-effectiveness.

    + Research, evaluate, and select vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery, while building and maintaining strong, positive relationships.

    + Negotiate favorable prices and contract terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.

    + Hire, train, and manage a team of buyers and purchasing agents, setting departmental goals and ensuring efficient workflow.

    + Manage the purchasing department budget, analyze procurement costs, and implement initiatives to reduce costs and waste.

    + Oversee purchase order processing, inventory levels, and ensure the timely and quality delivery of goods and services.

    + Ensure all purchasing activities comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company policies, and present risks to senior leadership.

    + Stay informed about market trends, supply chain dynamics, and purchasing technology to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Data collection and analysis skills to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

    + Deep understanding of sourcing, vendor management, and procurement processes.

    + Leadership and team management capabilities.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with ERP systems and purchasing software is beneficial.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic and evolving company as it relocates its warehouse and production facility, providing a unique opportunity to shape and enhance purchasing operations in a new environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role is based in a new warehouse that is currently organizing its operations. The team is small, offering a tight-knit and collaborative work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Las Vegas, Nevada

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

    ligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Las Vegas,NV.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.