Purchasing and Accounts Payables Manager

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Contract Negotiation

• Develop, implement, and lead procurement strategies that align with company objectives and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, service agreements, pricing, and payment terms to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Analyze spend categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and improved sourcing strategies.
• Partner with operations, project management, and leadership teams to forecast purchasing needs and align vendor agreements with business goals.
• Maintain vendor performance metrics and drive supplier accountability for quality, delivery, and cost.

Accounts Payable & Reconciliation

• Oversee AP processes related to vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Reconcile PO balances, vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, contracts, and receiving documents.
• Manage vendor inquiries, billing disputes, and payment schedules to maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate accruals, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and mentor purchasing and AP staff, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cost awareness.
• Implement best practices in sourcing, procurement policies, and vendor management.
• Leverage ERP and financial systems to streamline purchasing, AP workflows, and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement and payment strategies with cash flow priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with exposure to AP processes.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiations and supplier management, with measurable cost savings achieved.
• Strong understanding of PO reconciliation, vendor statement management, and AP best practices.
• Skilled in ERP/procurement systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement).
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving organization.
• A collaborative, results-focused work culture.