Purchasing Manager Jobs in Falls Church, VA

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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Strategic Sourcing Manager -Hybrid

  • Vienna, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager -Hybrid Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Vienna, VA and will be a hybrid schedule, onsite 2-3 days a week Duration: Multiyear Contract Description:...

Hybrid - Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Vienna, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

Hybrid - Strategic Sourcing Manager Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Hybrid Work Model reporting to Vienna, VA 2-3 days a week Long term contract Job Description: Responsible for...

Procurement Manager - OCONUS

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

SOS International LLC Procurement Manager - OCONUS in DMV , United States Overview This position is contingent upon contract award SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Procurement Manager to...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Hybrid Work Model reporting to Vienna, VA 2-3 days a week Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract Job...

SAP - Procurement - Manager - Tech Consulting - Open Location

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Merrifield, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrifield, VA (4 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Collaborate with partners to align sourcing priorities, source selection, conduct market research, mitigate issues and add value through insights Preparation, issuance, and...

Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Procurement

  • Herndon, VA (14 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (14 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support...

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Hospitals)

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a Premium benefits package including PTO, Employee Assistance Programs, 401k matching, Health...

Purchasing Manager

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The minimum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $110,000 annually....

Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Plus3 IT Talent Acquisition Manager in Reston , Virginia Talent Acquisition Manager LOCATION: P3 HQ, Reston, VA; 50% remote CLEARANCE LEVEL: None, but must be eligible to obtain a TS clearance Who...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our...

Corp Procurement Manager, SDI, Global Corporate Procurement Supplier Development and Impact

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Corporate Procurement Manager, Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) to lead the management, execution, and expansion of Amazon's Global Corporate SDI....

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Title Strategic Sourcing Manager Job Description Purpose & Scope: The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, manage category strategies,...

Purchasing Contract Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Title Purchasing Contract Manager Job Description Purpose & Scope: The Contract Manager coordinates with stakeholders on processes, and procedures designed to maintain the efficiency of...

Sr. Corp Procurement Manager, SDI, Global Corporate Procurement Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Corporate Procurement Manager, Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) to lead the management, execution, and expansion of Amazon's Global Corporate SDI....

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Falls Church, VA

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Falls Church, VA 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 Falls Church, VA
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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