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Purchasing Project Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and technology, from mid-level coordinator roles to senior and director positions, with specializations in procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and capital project oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:
The Project Purchasing Buyer position is responsible for coordinating the sourcing of component parts and raw materials used in manufacturing of finished good assemblies. The position will be involved in the complete lifecycle of parts from pre-sourcing and product development activities to service requirements and end-of-life winddown.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage several procurement activities and multiple tasks at once
- Participate, under minimum supervision, in broad assignments requiring originality and ingenuity
- Team player, detail oriented, structured, and persistent
- Influencing and supporting our internal stakeholders with regards to their Procurement needs
- Provide timely, effective, and efficient status reports on work in progress
- Issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) for raw material, production parts and tool outsourcing
- Prepare the commercial bid analysis of proposals received
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and terms and conditions of purchase with suppliers
- Management of contract negotiations with support from the legal and leadership team
- Issues Purchase Orders in accordance with schedule constraints
- Works closely with other disciplines, such as engineering, program management, accounting, operations, and quality to meet project requirements
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments and customers
- Leading and managing relationships with key suppliers throughout the program lifecycle
- Evaluate cost data and work diligently to identify cost saving opportunities
- Maintains awareness of current and future market conditions and the probable effect on the supply and prices of equipment, materials and/or services
- Help develop strategic supplier initiatives within the purchase part commodity utilizing the Company’s detailed forecast model
- Work collaboratively with Challenge’s finance team to evaluate supplier risk and reduce exposure to the company through diversification of supply chain and analysis of supplier performance
- Promote transparent communications between supplier and customer regarding manufacturing limitations and/or opportunities
When and Where:
This will be a 8AM-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
What You Need to Have:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar Industry
- General purchasing knowledge with experience in using MS Office and ERP tools
- Reliable in fulfilling obligations and consistently meets deadlines
- Experience in sourcing activities, negotiations, engineering, design and project management related activities
- This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to form and lead cross functional teams
- Analytical skills with ability to capture total economic impact of multiple business alternatives
- Knowledge of quality system requirements such as ISO 9000
- Proactive, energetic and ability to handle stress
- Perform responsibilities with a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment to the work and the overall work environment
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university
- Tool and die purchasing experience
- Experience in a project related SCM environment
- This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Reliable in fulfilling obligations and consistently meets deadlines
- Encourages others to be accountable for commitments in their areas of responsibility
- Able to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization
- Cooperative and flexible attitude
- Ambition and team spirit required
Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:
The Project Purchasing Buyer position is responsible for coordinating the sourcing of component parts and raw materials used in manufacturing of finished good assemblies. The position will be involved in the complete lifecycle of parts from pre-sourcing and product development activities to service requirements and end-of-life winddown.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage several procurement activities and multiple tasks at once
- Participate, under minimum supervision, in broad assignments requiring originality and ingenuity
- Team player, detail oriented, structured, and persistent
- Influencing and supporting our internal stakeholders with regards to their Procurement needs
- Provide timely, effective, and efficient status reports on work in progress
- Issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) for raw material, production parts and tool outsourcing
- Prepare the commercial bid analysis of proposals received
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and terms and conditions of purchase with suppliers
- Management of contract negotiations with support from the legal and leadership team
- Issues Purchase Orders in accordance with schedule constraints
- Works closely with other disciplines, such as engineering, program management, accounting, operations, and quality to meet project requirements
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments and customers
- Leading and managing relationships with key suppliers throughout the program lifecycle
- Evaluate cost data and work diligently to identify cost saving opportunities
- Maintains awareness of current and future market conditions and the probable effect on the supply and prices of equipment, materials and/or services
- Help develop strategic supplier initiatives within the purchase part commodity utilizing the Company’s detailed forecast model
- Work collaboratively with Challenge’s finance team to evaluate supplier risk and reduce exposure to the company through diversification of supply chain and analysis of supplier performance
- Promote transparent communications between supplier and customer regarding manufacturing limitations and/or opportunities
When and Where:
This will be a 8AM-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
What You Need to Have:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar Industry
- General purchasing knowledge with experience in using MS Office and ERP tools
- Reliable in fulfilling obligations and consistently meets deadlines
- Experience in sourcing activities, negotiations, engineering, design and project management related activities
- This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to form and lead cross functional teams
- Analytical skills with ability to capture total economic impact of multiple business alternatives
- Knowledge of quality system requirements such as ISO 9000
- Proactive, energetic and ability to handle stress
- Perform responsibilities with a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment to the work and the overall work environment
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university
- Tool and die purchasing experience
- Experience in a project related SCM environment
- This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Reliable in fulfilling obligations and consistently meets deadlines
- Encourages others to be accountable for commitments in their areas of responsibility
- Able to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization
- Cooperative and flexible attitude
- Ambition and team spirit required
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in purchasing project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and vendor contracts
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- PMP or CPSM certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams on capital or sourcing projects
- Strong analytical skills for spend analysis, forecasting, and cost modeling
Tips for Your Purchasing Project Manager Job Search
Quantify procurement savings on your resume
Hiring managers for purchasing project manager roles want to see cost reduction numbers, not just duties. Swap vague bullet points for specific outcomes: contract value managed, supplier count reduced, or lead time improvements you drove on past projects.
List your sourcing certifications prominently
Credentials like CPSM, PMP, or CPP distinguish purchasing project manager candidates from general project managers. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so screeners running ATS filters catch them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists purchasing project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to target your search
Purchasing project manager responsibilities differ significantly between defense contractors, hospital systems, and consumer goods companies. Narrow your search by sector so your cover letter and resume speak directly to the category-specific sourcing challenges that employer actually faces.
Prepare a supplier negotiation story for interviews
Interviewers for purchasing project manager roles consistently ask for a walk-through of a complex vendor negotiation. Prepare a concise, outcome-focused example that covers scope, stakeholder pressure, your approach, and the final agreement terms.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Purchasing project managers often receive performance bonuses tied to cost-savings targets. When you receive an offer, ask how the bonus structure is calculated and what historical payout rates have looked like so you can evaluate the full package accurately.
Purchasing Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most purchasing project managers?
Consigli Construction, CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, and AISIN WORLD CORP. OF AMERICA are hiring the most purchasing project managers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large manufacturers, healthcare systems, and defense contractors with active capital programs.
How many purchasing project manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of purchasing project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing roles than in direct materials or facilities-focused positions, which typically require on-site supplier coordination and plant floor access.
How do you become a purchasing project manager?
Start with a degree in supply chain, business, or engineering, then build hands-on procurement experience in buyer or sourcing analyst roles. Earning a CPSM or PMP credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Move into project ownership by volunteering to lead vendor consolidation or contract renegotiation initiatives before applying to dedicated purchasing project manager titles.
Can you get a purchasing project manager job with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the gap strategically. Employers hiring junior purchasing project managers typically want candidates who have managed at least one sourcing initiative from request to award, even informally. Highlight any contract administration, supplier onboarding, or cross-functional coordination work from adjacent roles, and pursue a CPSM or entry-level procurement certification to signal commitment to the field.
What does the purchasing project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen with HR focused on your procurement background, followed by a panel interview with supply chain leaders and internal stakeholders. Expect scenario-based questions on supplier selection, cost reduction, and project scope changes. Some organizations add a written case study asking you to build a sourcing plan or evaluate a hypothetical vendor shortlist before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to purchasing project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to purchasing project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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