Director of Purchasing Jobs
Director of Purchasing jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, construction, and distribution, at levels from manager to VP, with specializations in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health at Home Fond du Lac CamelotWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role you can expect to participates in daily purchasing activities to ensure consistent and adequate inventory levels are
available. You will work closely with vendors to secure quality products in a cost-effective manner.
Department: Clinical Administration
Schedule: full time, 40 hours per week on the day shift
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Participates in daily purchasing activities to ensure consistent and adequate inventory levels areavailable. Works closely with vendors to secure quality products in a cost-effective manner.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contacts vendors to procure medical equipment and supplies. Confirms product
- availability, pricing, delivery options, and expected delivery date. Issues Purchase
- Orders (POs) and follows up appropriately.
- Works as a primary liaison between the organization and our vendors.
- Collaborates with management in reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and negotiating
- pricing with vendors and/or determining quantities to purchase based on vendor pricing.
- Researches product information, options, and availability as necessary and makes
- recommendations on alternate products as needed.
- Leads the product recall process and involves necessary personnel to ensure every
- recall activity is addressed thoroughly and appropriately.
- Ensures receiving documents are in line with POs and invoices. Works with warehouse
- personnel on stock levels, transfers, and movement.
- Reviews, codes, and approves vendor invoices relating to purchased
- equipment/supplies. Works with Accounts Payable team to ensure appropriate and
- timely payments to our vendors.
- Ensures the operational continuity of our dropship programs.
- Processes product returns and credits.
- Assists in adding and maintaining the integrity of the product information within our
- operating software.
- Assists with inventory related projects as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- Three years’ experience in HME and/or purchasing related duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Department:
8055000116 Clinical AdminWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health at Home Fond du Lac CamelotWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role you can expect to participates in daily purchasing activities to ensure consistent and adequate inventory levels are
available. You will work closely with vendors to secure quality products in a cost-effective manner.
Department: Clinical Administration
Schedule: full time, 40 hours per week on the day shift
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Participates in daily purchasing activities to ensure consistent and adequate inventory levels areavailable. Works closely with vendors to secure quality products in a cost-effective manner.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contacts vendors to procure medical equipment and supplies. Confirms product
- availability, pricing, delivery options, and expected delivery date. Issues Purchase
- Orders (POs) and follows up appropriately.
- Works as a primary liaison between the organization and our vendors.
- Collaborates with management in reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and negotiating
- pricing with vendors and/or determining quantities to purchase based on vendor pricing.
- Researches product information, options, and availability as necessary and makes
- recommendations on alternate products as needed.
- Leads the product recall process and involves necessary personnel to ensure every
- recall activity is addressed thoroughly and appropriately.
- Ensures receiving documents are in line with POs and invoices. Works with warehouse
- personnel on stock levels, transfers, and movement.
- Reviews, codes, and approves vendor invoices relating to purchased
- equipment/supplies. Works with Accounts Payable team to ensure appropriate and
- timely payments to our vendors.
- Ensures the operational continuity of our dropship programs.
- Processes product returns and credits.
- Assists in adding and maintaining the integrity of the product information within our
- operating software.
- Assists with inventory related projects as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- Three years’ experience in HME and/or purchasing related duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Department:
8055000116 Clinical AdminWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of purchasing jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
- Demonstrated experience managing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- CPSM, CPPB, or APICS certification preferred or required
- Proven ability to lead and develop a purchasing team
Tips for Your Director of Purchasing Job Search
Quantify savings and cost avoidance
Hiring managers for director of purchasing roles want concrete proof of financial impact. Lead your resume with the dollar value of savings you delivered, cost avoidance you engineered, or supplier consolidation you executed, not just your responsibilities.
Highlight category management depth
Many postings specify a spend category: direct materials, indirect, capital equipment, or logistics. Tailor your resume to call out the categories you own directly, since a director of purchasing hired for one category rarely oversees another on day one.
Get your CPSM or CSCP credentials ready
Certified Professional in Supply Management and APICS certifications appear in a large share of director of purchasing postings. If you hold either, place them in your resume headline and again in your credentials section so they clear ATS filters quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of purchasing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case interview round
Many director of purchasing interviews include a scenario round where you are handed a supplier negotiation, a sole-source risk, or a cost-reduction challenge. Walk through your analytical process out loud and anchor every recommendation to business impact, not purchasing theory.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
Director of purchasing offers often include annual incentive targets tied to cost savings milestones. Before accepting, confirm how those targets are measured, what the payout history looks like, and whether the savings baseline resets each year.
Director of Purchasing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of purchasings?
Onco360, Harris County, and DRiV are hiring the most director of purchasings right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Illinois, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most active hiring include manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large-scale retail and distribution.
How many director of purchasing jobs are remote?
About 80% of director of purchasing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on supplier and cross-functional collaboration the role demands. Indirect spend categories and software procurement tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while direct materials and capital equipment roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of purchasing?
Most directors of purchasing move up through progressively senior buyer or category manager roles, building expertise in a specific spend area before taking on broader team and budget responsibility. Earning a supply chain certification such as CPSM strengthens your candidacy, and demonstrating measurable cost savings or supplier performance improvements is typically what triggers a promotion into a director-level seat.
Can you get a director of purchasing job with limited experience?
Breaking into a director of purchasing role without deep experience is difficult, but candidates who have led a purchasing function at a smaller company, owned a significant spend category end-to-end, or managed a procurement team during a high-stakes initiative can compete for roles at mid-market employers. Framing your experience around financial outcomes and team leadership, rather than transactional purchasing volume, is what moves a less traditional resume forward.
What does the director of purchasing interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of purchasing role typically moves through an initial screening call with HR, a behavioral interview with the hiring manager focused on leadership and strategic sourcing experience, and a final round with senior operations or finance leadership. Many employers add a case study or scenario exercise where you work through a supplier negotiation, a supply disruption, or a cost-reduction initiative to demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills.
Where can I find and apply to director of purchasing jobs?
You can find and apply to director of purchasing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and spend category experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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