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Roanoke County, VA

Buyer (Open Until Filled)

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$63K - $70K/yr

... related purchase orders; oversees and manages contracts for assigned departments and provides ... lead, guide and navigate the Buyer Technician, end users as well as vendors. This job regularly ...

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Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$190K - $200K/yr

S. purchasing and supply chain organization. This position is located at our headquarters in ... Lead discussions related to supply risk, capacity constraints, cost management, and business ...

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Research Specialist, Social Marketing

Reston, VA · On-site

Lead purchasing, subcontracting, and consulting requisitions by obtaining and comparing vendor and ... Demonstrated ability to independently lead research activities, manage multiple priorities, and ...

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Executive Sous Chef

Richmond, VA · On-site

$100K - $105K/yr

... managing culinary operations in the Club's Banquets department, Purchasing department, and seasonal ... lead a complex, multi-unit foodservice operation that includes a la carte dining, large-scale ...

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Lead Project Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Lead and direct design efforts, working with discipline leads and design project managers. * Lead ... purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and ...

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Manager, eCommerce

Alexandria, VA

... purchasing experiences, and transaction flows. * Lead eCommerce activities for new product launches, ensuring commerce requirements, system dependencies, configurations, testing, and operational ...

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Manager, eCommerce

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

... purchasing experiences, and transaction flows. * Lead eCommerce activities for new product launches, ensuring commerce requirements, system dependencies, configurations, testing, and operational ...

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How much do lead purchasing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead purchasing manager in Virginia is $83,479.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,400.00 and $99,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Purchasing Manager vs Purchasing Supervisor?

AspectLead Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees procurement strategies, manages purchasing teams, and negotiates high-value contracts.Supervises daily purchasing activities, ensures order accuracy, and manages procurement staff.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; often certifications like CPSM or CPM.Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
Work EnvironmentStrategic, managerial, often in corporate or manufacturing settings.Operational, team-focused, often in warehouses or procurement offices.
Industry UsageCommonly used in large organizations with complex procurement needs.Found in organizations requiring supervision of purchasing staff and processes.

The Lead Purchasing Manager typically handles strategic procurement and high-level negotiations, while the Purchasing Supervisor focuses on overseeing daily purchasing operations and team management. Both roles are essential in procurement but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Lead Purchasing Manager jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Lead Purchasing Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Lead Purchasing Manager job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,479 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Danville, VA • On-site

Graham Personnel Services
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$75K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute short-, mid-, and long-term material requirements planning to ensure material availability for production.

  • Create and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier deliveries, and resolve procurement issues to maintain uninterrupted supply chain operations.

  • Support new product launches, factory projects, and continuous process improvements related to planning and purchasing activities.

Job description

Planning & Purchasing Specialist
Location: Danville, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Salary: $75,000-$80,000

Are you a planning and purchasing professional who enjoys balancing data, supplier relationships, inventory, and production demands? Do you have experience with MRP, SAP, purchasing, material planning, and inventory optimization?

We are seeking a Planning & Purchasing Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost. This position offers the opportunity to work across planning, procurement, manufacturing, suppliers, engineering, and other factory functions while directly impacting production continuity, inventory performance, cost control, and new product launches.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants more than a transactional purchasing role and is looking to build a broader career in supply chain, materials planning, and manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

As the Planning & Purchasing Specialist, you will coordinate and execute short-, mid-, and long-term material requirements planning while continuously identifying opportunities to improve inventory, supplier performance, purchasing processes, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Material Planning & MRP
  • Execute material requirements planning for materials/components based on market requirements, product specifications, new product development plans, inventory targets, sourcing strategies, and supplier lead times.
  • Manage and continuously optimize short-, mid-, and long-term MRP processes.
  • Evaluate optimum lot sizes, transportation unit loads, shelf life, lead times, and inventory requirements.
  • Monitor material availability and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
  • Analyze inventory turnover and identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, material obsolescence, and write-offs.
  • Support factory teams in achieving inventory targets and improving overall working capital performance.
Purchasing & Supplier Management
  • Create and manage purchase orders based on material requirements and production needs.
  • Monitor supplier order confirmations and proactively expedite purchase orders and deliveries when necessary.
  • Partner with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, material defects, invoice discrepancies, and goods-receipt issues.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing and material information within SAP.
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain uninterrupted procurement and payment processes.
  • Monitor transportation requirements and identify opportunities to control freight and logistics costs.
  • Ensure shipping documentation meets applicable customs and compliance requirements.
  • Build productive supplier relationships and collaborate with vendors to improve service, quality, inventory, and delivery performance.
New Product Development & Factory Projects
  • Support new product launches, machinery run-ability, and material readiness activities.
  • Process PLM-related activities and coordinate materials required for new launches and factory trials.
  • Analyze material specifications and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.
  • Support global and local material projects, tests, and implementations within the factory.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and other factory teams to ensure materials are available and production requirements are met.
Inventory Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to reduce inventory while maintaining production reliability and service levels.
  • Work with suppliers to evaluate innovative inventory-management approaches, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Kanban, and other replenishment strategies.
  • Continuously evaluate planning and purchasing processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, cost, and material availability.
  • Maintain accurate SAP material master data and ensure planning information remains current.
  • Participate in the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle and complete required planning activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the planning and purchasing function.
Quality & Supplier Corrective Actions
  • Ensure defective raw materials are communicated to suppliers and addressed promptly.
  • Coordinate supplier corrective and preventive actions related to material quality issues.
  • Organize supplier technical visits when necessary to support production and resolve material-related challenges.
  • Ensure defective material procedures are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in material planning, production planning, purchasing, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
  • Working knowledge of MRP principles and material requirements planning.
  • Working knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing production, supply, and operational requirements.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
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