Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $32.20 - $51.05 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Liz Vander Linden
Application Deadline August 4 2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies for supply chain management vendor management and cost optimization.
• Operational Oversight: Manage supply chain operations IT Asset management practices while ensuring audit readiness.
• Vendor Management: Hold vendors accountable to expected outcomes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze market data to forecast trends improve purchasing power and guide roadmap development.
• Personnel Management: Supervise train and mentor staff including hiring delegating assignments and performance monitoring.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in asset management and lifecycle processes ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Proven experience directing and coordinating procurement warehousing inventory control and distribution functions.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated success in overseeing the full lifecycle of vendor engagements.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to perform advanced research on market trends pricing and supply chain forces to inform decision-making and ensure agency financial viability.
• Personnel Management: Experience supervising professional and office support staff including hiring delegating assignments training and performance monitoring.
• Compliance: Strong working knowledge of federal and/or state laws regulations and agency rules governing procurement.
• Communication: Expert oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex policies and procedures to diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Ability: Proficient in deductive reasoning and data analysis to interpret results report findings and drive process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a government or public-sector procurement environment.
• Proven track record in optimizing purchasing power through market data analysis and vendor management.
• Expertise in lifecycle management and establishing long-term strategic purchasing goals.

About the Role

Location
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville Utah 84129
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required Yes
Schedule Code AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

Manager