Purchasing Manager jobs in Olympia, WA

Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Olympia, WA FULL_TIME
  • About

    The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community make sure America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs it.

    Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to those without a degree.

    Qualifications and Requirements

    Officer Qualifications

    • This Officer position requires at least a four-year degree. Degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are preferred but not required. A graduate degree is preferred by not required.

    Enlisted Qualifications

    • A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking this position must be able to work well with people in a customer service environment.
    • Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as well as recordkeeping skills, are also very important.

    General Qualifications

    • All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty.

    General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

    Learn more about life in the Navy at https://www.monster.com/company/profiles/US-NAVY-1


    Benefits:
    Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Medical, Dental and Vision, Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement


    About the Company:
    US Navy


    In America's Navy, opportunity is everywhere. Make a living as a rescue swimmer. Spend your days launching jets off aircraft carriers. Turn your problem-solving skills into cyberwarfare expertise. Bring humanitarian relief to victims of disaster. Wherever your passions lie, the most versatile branch of the military will forge your skills with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative mentorship and hands-on experience. Whether you choose full-time, Active Duty or part-time enlistment in the Navy Reserve, you can meet your professional goals and discover the pride of defending your nation alongside Sailors from across the country.And after all, it's not where the sea takes you, but who it makes you.

    Start your journey at NAVY.COM



    Company Size:
    10,000 employees or more


    Industry:
    Government and Military


    Founded:
    1775


    Website:
    https://www.navy.com


  • 19 Days Ago

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Purchasing Administrative Assistant
  • Harbor Wholesale Foods
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Purchasing Administrative Assistant role is responsible for supporting Harbor’s Purchasing and Supply Chain teams in a high level of various priority administrative tasks. This position requires t...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Purchasing Administrative Assistant
  • Harbor Wholesale Grocery Inc
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Purchasing Administrative Assistant role is responsible for supporting HarborÂ’s Purchasing and Supply Chain teams in a high level of various priority administrative tasks. This position requires t...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Purchasing Specialist Chehalis, WA, 98532, USA
  • Gunderson Rail Services, LLC
  • Chehalis, WA FULL_TIME
  • At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight r...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Production Manager
  • Parr Lumber Company
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • PARR is the single and total source for home building supplies, solutions, and service for professional home builders of large and mid-sized communities and single custom homes, and for motivated home...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Service Manager
  • Trotter & Morton Group of Companies
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • Division: Trotter & Morton Facility Services, Lacey Part of the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, Trotter & Morton Facility Services provides 24/7 preventive and predictive mechanical system mainte...
  • 19 Days Ago

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0 Purchasing Manager jobs found in Olympia, WA area

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Manager jobs
$125,800 to $166,456
Olympia, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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