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Sunrise Senior Living

Purchasing Agent

Mclean, VA · On-site

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with ... The Purchasing Agent supports Sunrise communities by managing tactical purchasing functions ...

Sunriseseniorliving

Purchasing Agent

Mclean, VA

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with ... Manage assigned vendors, products and services within corporate formularies and order guides ...

Melwood

PROJECT MANAGER

Herndon, VA · On-site

Also, the Project Manager shall be able to make purchases to accomplish the performance work ... This position is supervised by the Senior Vice President of Total Facilities Management. * Ensures ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior purchasing manager in Washington is $95,366.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $113,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Purchasing Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the procurement process within an organization. They develop purchasing strategies, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and ensure that goods and services are acquired at the best possible price and quality. Additionally, they often manage a team of buyers or procurement specialists, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with other departments to align purchasing activities with organizational goals. Their role is crucial in optimizing costs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior purchasing manager?

To thrive as a Senior Purchasing Manager, you need expertise in procurement, vendor negotiation, supply chain management, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Oracle), contract management systems, and relevant certifications like CPSM or CPM is highly valuable. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are critical for optimizing costs, ensuring reliable supply chains, and leading teams to achieve organizational purchasing goals.

What are some common challenges senior purchasing managers face when managing supplier relationships?

Senior Purchasing Managers often navigate complex supplier relationships that require balancing cost, quality, and reliability. Common challenges include negotiating favorable terms while maintaining strong partnerships, managing risks such as supply chain disruptions, and ensuring suppliers meet compliance and sustainability standards. Effective communication, strategic thinking, and proactive risk management are essential to address these issues and achieve organizational procurement goals.

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Infographic showing various Senior Purchasing Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,366 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Sr. Purchase Card Compliance Analyst

Aalis Management Consulting

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com
Title: Senior Purchase Card Compliance Analyst
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Bethesda, MD/Remote (Must be able to report to the Bethesda office for meetings as required)
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
Work Day: Monday - Friday
Period of Performance: 9/2026 - 9/2031
Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2026
Position Overview
Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Purchase Card Compliance Analyst to support a federal Purchase Card Compliance program for a Federal Agency. Consultants will conduct compliance reviews, analyze purchase card transactions, identify risks and internal control deficiencies, and develop recommendations to improve federal purchase card operations.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting federal purchase card programs, conducting procurement compliance reviews, performing audit activities, and performing data analytics.
Responsibilities
• Conduct Government Purchase Card compliance reviews.
• Review purchase card transactions and supporting documentation.
• Identify noncompliance, fraud indicators, and internal control weaknesses.
• Perform transaction monitoring and risk-based sampling.
• Develop findings, corrective action recommendations, and executive reports.
• Participate in entrance conferences, exit briefings, and customer meetings.
• Assist with policy, SOP, and training development.
• Analyze procurement and financial data using analytical tools.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting federal purchase card compliance or procurement activities.
• Experience reviewing purchase card documentation and identifying compliance issues.
• Experience preparing findings reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Experience using one or more analytical tools such as:
o Excel
o Access
o Power BI
o SQL
o ACL
o IDEA
o SAS
o Tableau
• Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
• Government Purchase Card Cardholder reviews
• Card Approving Official reviews
• Fraud detection
• Data mining
• Risk-based sampling
• Purchase card policy development
• SOP development
• Federal training development
Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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