The Regional Purchasing Manager oversees procurement for multiple sites, including direct management in Largo, FL.
They ensure strategic alignment, policy compliance, and efficient purchasing operations regionally.
The role focuses on vendor management, negotiations, bidding, contract oversight, and spend optimization to drive cost savings and strategic sourcing.
They promote digital tool adoption, uphold corporate and global standards, and develop procurement staff.
Collaborating closely with plant operations and leadership, they aim to improve service, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure coordinated, value-driven procurement across all sites.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (preferred) or at least five years of experience in procurement, leadership, or project management.
The role requires a proactive, organized, analytical leader capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure, with strong communication, judgment, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
It emphasizes a service-oriented mindset, customer sensitivity, and professional presence for effective stakeholder engagement.