Purchasing Manager

Job overview

The Purchasing Manager role is onsite in Nashville, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports procurement and supply-chain objectives, with a focus on plastics and chemical materials.

What you'll do

• Manage purchasing requirements for facilities in the United States
• maintain purchase records and vendor data
• analyze supply-market trends and cost drivers
• lead supplier selection, quotation processes, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, and contract negotiations
• build supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance evaluations
• develop commodity strategies
• support budgets and cost forecasts
• lead cost-reduction workshops and corrective actions
• partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risk and improve supplier performance
• travel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing manager

nashville tn

psi

onsite

procurement

strategic sourcing

supplier management

plastics industry

chemical procurement

resins

cost analysis

contract negotiation

supply chain

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• retirement plan (401(k), IRA)
• life insurance
• paid vacation, sick time, and public holidays
• family leave
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development.

Why this role

The role focuses on plastics and chemicals procurement, including resins, titanium dioxide, carbon black, and chemical additives.

About the employer

PSI is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.