Head of Purchase Jobs
Head of Purchase jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consumer goods, from senior manager to VP and Chief Procurement Officer levels, with specializations in strategic sourcing, supplier relations, and category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay: $80,000 - $280,000 a year
Company Driver Team Benefits:
- Teams can expect 5,500-6,500 miles per week - depending on how you run
- All Loading/Unloading/Delay Paid
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low monthly premiums, beginning Day 1
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- All Miles Paid plus fuel surcharge
- All Loading/Unloading/Delay Paid
- Fuel Surcharge on All Dispatched Miles
- Weekly Settlements
- Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
- At least three (3) years of verifiable over-the-road experience, if you have tanker experience
- At least five (5) years of verifiable over-the-road experience, if you do not have tanker experience
- No more than 3 minor moving violations in the past 3 years
- No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years
- No previous violation of the Federal Highway Drug and Alcohol Regulations
Orientation: Orientation is held every other week at our headquarters in Omaha, NE. You'll complete training modules and meet with various teams, including payroll, billing, maintenance, and dispatch.
Home Time: OTR drivers are out three weeks at a time, with one week off.
Transporting America's Most Valuable Resources
LGT is a leader in transporting cryogenic liquids, carbon dioxide, anhydrous ammonia / liquid propane, hydrogen, and other specialty gases. With ten terminals across the U.S., we serve all 48 states. Our motto is "working with you, not just for you," reflecting our commitment to customers and drivers.
As a family-run, growing business headquartered in Omaha, NE, we prioritize our drivers, knowing them by name and rewarding their efforts. From drivers to support staff, we ensure the team has what it needs to do the job right. If you enjoy getting out on the road and hauling our country's most valuable resources, this is the best job for you.
Call (402) 763-9653 to speak with a recruiter today!
LGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Pay: $80,000 - $280,000 a year
Company Driver Team Benefits:
- Teams can expect 5,500-6,500 miles per week - depending on how you run
- All Loading/Unloading/Delay Paid
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low monthly premiums, beginning Day 1
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- All Miles Paid plus fuel surcharge
- All Loading/Unloading/Delay Paid
- Fuel Surcharge on All Dispatched Miles
- Weekly Settlements
- Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
- At least three (3) years of verifiable over-the-road experience, if you have tanker experience
- At least five (5) years of verifiable over-the-road experience, if you do not have tanker experience
- No more than 3 minor moving violations in the past 3 years
- No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years
- No previous violation of the Federal Highway Drug and Alcohol Regulations
Orientation: Orientation is held every other week at our headquarters in Omaha, NE. You'll complete training modules and meet with various teams, including payroll, billing, maintenance, and dispatch.
Home Time: OTR drivers are out three weeks at a time, with one week off.
Transporting America's Most Valuable Resources
LGT is a leader in transporting cryogenic liquids, carbon dioxide, anhydrous ammonia / liquid propane, hydrogen, and other specialty gases. With ten terminals across the U.S., we serve all 48 states. Our motto is "working with you, not just for you," reflecting our commitment to customers and drivers.
As a family-run, growing business headquartered in Omaha, NE, we prioritize our drivers, knowing them by name and rewarding their efforts. From drivers to support staff, we ensure the team has what it needs to do the job right. If you enjoy getting out on the road and hauling our country's most valuable resources, this is the best job for you.
Call (402) 763-9653 to speak with a recruiter today!
LGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Who's Hiring
- Primary Residential Mortgage352
- Western Express38
- Risinger Brothers Transfer5
- CRST, The Transportation Solution5
- Amazon3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Aerospace & Defense
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of purchase jobs.
- 7 or more years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a relevant industry
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations
- Experience building and leading cross-functional purchasing or procurement teams
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of category management and total cost of ownership analysis
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, with CPSM or CIPS preferred
Tips for Your Head of Purchase Job Search
Quantify your sourcing savings on paper
Hiring managers for head of purchase roles expect concrete cost-reduction numbers. Pull your actual savings figures, supplier consolidation results, and contract renegotiation wins before you write a single bullet, so your resume reflects real procurement impact, not just responsibilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of purchase openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the category
A head of purchase resume for a food and beverage manufacturer reads differently than one for a fashion retailer. Align your commodity experience, supplier geography, and compliance knowledge to the specific category the employer buys in before you apply.
Target companies by procurement maturity
Early-stage companies want someone to build a function from scratch, while established enterprises need process optimization. Read each job description for language like 'build out' versus 'scale' or 'optimize' to match your experience to the right organizational stage.
Prepare a supplier negotiation case study
Interviewers for head of purchase roles routinely ask you to walk through a high-stakes negotiation. Prepare one structured example with context, your strategy, the outcome, and what you would do differently, so you can deliver it confidently without rambling.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
Procurement leaders are expected to negotiate professionally, so your offer negotiation is partly a demonstration of that skill. Know the full package including bonus structure, equity, and professional development budget before you respond to any offer.
Head of Purchase Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of purchases?
The most active employers for head of purchases right now are Primary Residential Mortgage, Western Express, and Risinger Brothers Transfer, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, retail, and logistics organizations tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many head of purchase jobs are remote?
About 50% of head of purchase openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of supplier management and cross-functional leadership. Strategic sourcing and category management sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions with direct warehouse or operations oversight are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a head of purchase?
Start by building deep experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles, progressing from individual contributor work to managing supplier portfolios and then teams. Develop expertise in contract negotiation, ERP systems, and category management. Earning a certification such as CPSM or CIPS strengthens your candidacy, and demonstrated cost-savings results are what ultimately move you into a head-level role.
Can you get hired as a head of purchase with limited experience?
Moving directly into a head of purchase role with no procurement background is rare, but candidates with strong adjacent experience in operations, finance, or supply chain management sometimes make the transition by emphasizing transferable skills like vendor management and budget oversight. Smaller companies or those building a procurement function for the first time are more open to candidates who bring leadership capability over deep procurement tenure.
What does the head of purchase interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening call with HR is followed by a competency interview focused on your procurement philosophy, negotiation approach, and team leadership experience. Later rounds typically involve a case study or presentation on a sourcing challenge, and a final conversation with senior leadership or the CFO to assess strategic and cultural fit.
Where can I find and apply to head of purchase jobs?
You can find and apply to head of purchase jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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