Purchasing Manager Jobs in Plainsboro, NJ

A Purchasing Manager in the logistics industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities of a company. They play a vital role in sourcing raw materials, goods, and services, negotiating contracts and prices, creating and implementing purchasing strategies, and maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers. Their primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations at the most cost-effective prices. They also manage a team of purchasing officers and other staff and are involved in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of these employees.

A successful Purchasing Manager should possess strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and decision-making abilities. They should be proficient in materials management and inventory control, and should also have a good understanding of supply chain management. Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance their credibility in the field. Prior roles that a person might have before becoming a Purchasing Manager include Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, and Supply Chain Analyst.

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Associate Director, Procurement, Category Lead - Corporate Affairs

  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Associate Director, Procurement (Hybrid - NJ)

  • Rahway, NJ (24 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (24 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

You will collaborate closely with global sourcing and procurement teams, CSS colleagues, and GSMG Process, Operations & Strategy (PO&S), and Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM) to...

Purchasing / Procurement

  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Purchasing / Procurement in Ewing Township , New Jersey Job Title: Purchasing / Procurement Location: Ewing Township, NJ 08628 Pay Rate: $ 20.00/hr. on W2 Without...

Procurement Director (Temporary)

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9411754 Job Title: Procurement Director (Temporary) Company: CBRE Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours: Duration: Full Time,...

Sourcing Specialist

  • East Windsor, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

You will be responsible to: Performs procurement and sourcing functions which may include but are not limited to short and long-term category strategy development, supplier development and innovation...

Manager, Procurement - Indirect

  • East Windsor, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Your Dreams, Our Future. Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands...

Associate Manager, Procurement Logistics NA

  • Cranbury, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (3 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

The role will include responsibility for year-over-year savings in the cost of logistics services, continuous improvements in working capital, supplier development, and collaborating with suppliers...

Procurement Manager - Packaging

  • Warren, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global...

Manager, Procurement

  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Purchasing Manager (CPM) Preferred Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Preferred Languages Spanish Preferred Software/Technical Skills Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint...

Strategic Sourcing Manager-Displays, POP, Promotional Products

  • Lawrenceville, NJ (7 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ (7 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Experience in global sourcing, understanding international markets, and managing international suppliers....

Procurement Director, Global Ingredients

  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Position Overview: The Director, Global Ingredients is a strategic and dynamic role to lead the procurement of ingredients globally. The person will build a high-performance team, develop...

Senior Manager, Procurement, Project Management Office

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (7 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (7 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Sourcing Specialist

  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Seek qualified suppliers from Procurement Category Managers by sharing new product drawings or other information. Send/receive RFQs and RFPs to Suppliers Collate and compare...

Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Job ID 31057 Procurement Manager - Raw Materials Regular Niagara Falls, Canada ( Falls,Canada) Atequiza Jalisco, Mexico Bristol - PA, United States of America ( - PA,United States of America)...

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Procurement Manager - Packaging

  • Plainfield, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Title: Procurement Manager (Packaging) Location: Greater Plainfield, NJ Area Company Profile: A world-leading consumer health company is looking to add a Procurement Manager (Packaging) to their...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Plainsboro, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Plainsboro, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers in Plainsboro, NJ
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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