Mid Level Purchasing Specialist Jobs
Mid level purchasing specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own vendor relationships end to end, lead sourcing initiatives with minimal oversight, and guide junior buyers through day-to-day decisions. Roles run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive, with employers like ABL, GCG, and Bosch hiring at this level now.
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To work with staff and suppliers to source and supply requests. To review requests to ensure sourcing strategy in accordance with UAB guidelines, policies and strategies. To provide guidance in purchasing, resolve service issues and cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and customers. To ensure reasonableness and accuracy of information by analysis, audit and/or benchmarking along with managing day-to-day administration for purchases and/or payables activity in an accurate and timely manner.
Salary Range: $50,050 - 51,552
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in purchasing in a higher education setting or large intuition/business.
- Overall understanding of buying, bids and customer service skills.
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To work with staff and suppliers to source and supply requests. To review requests to ensure sourcing strategy in accordance with UAB guidelines, policies and strategies. To provide guidance in purchasing, resolve service issues and cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and customers. To ensure reasonableness and accuracy of information by analysis, audit and/or benchmarking along with managing day-to-day administration for purchases and/or payables activity in an accurate and timely manner.
Salary Range: $50,050 - 51,552
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in purchasing in a higher education setting or large intuition/business.
- Overall understanding of buying, bids and customer service skills.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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Mid Level Purchasing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level purchasing specialist job?
Highlight your ownership of full procurement cycles, from sourcing and negotiating contracts to managing supplier performance and resolving delivery issues. Emphasize measurable outcomes like cost savings, lead-time reductions, or vendor consolidations. Applicants who can show they operated with limited supervision and influenced decisions beyond their immediate role stand out clearly at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level purchasing specialists?
Companies hiring mid level purchasing specialists right now include ABL, GCG, and Bosch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturers, distributors, healthcare systems, and large retailers tend to hire most actively at this level, where experienced buyers can take meaningful ownership of category spend.
Are there remote mid level purchasing specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 14% of mid level purchasing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules most common in corporate procurement teams. Fully remote roles appear most frequently in technology, financial services, and companies with geographically distributed supply chains.
How do I move up to a mid level purchasing specialist role?
Progression from entry level comes from deepening your category knowledge, taking ownership of more complex sourcing projects, and building a history of measurable procurement outcomes. Buyers who cross-train in contract management, supplier risk assessment, or ERP systems, and who can demonstrate they drove decisions rather than only supported them, tend to advance into mid level roles.
Which industries hire the most mid level purchasing specialists?
Mid Level purchasing specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they manage complex, high-volume supply chains where experienced buyers with category expertise and negotiation skills directly affect margins and operational continuity.