Description We are in search of a Purchasing Manager to join our team in the construction industry based in Savannah, Georgia. As a Purchasing Manager, your main duties will revolve around managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory, negotiating contracts, and maintaining product catalogs. Responsibilities: • Oversee Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) including data sharing, order size and timing, and inventory replenishment. • Manage contracts with external suppliers, shipping companies, and insurance providers to ensure the best pricing and terms. • Liaise with branches for product quotes, product searches, and sharing product knowledge. • Maintain and manage the product catalog at both Corporate and Branch Locations. • Navigate purchasing strategies for building materials. • Handle purchasing procurement tasks, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the process. • Participate in the construction estimating process and manage construction project accounting. • Utilize knowledge and skills in B2B sales and Business-to-business to Consumer (B2B2C) strategies. • Conduct market pricing analysis and prepare pricing proposals. • Utilize Configure Price Quote (CPQ) tools for vendor quotes and customer quotes. • Monitor and manage freight costs and freight quotes. • Implement cost estimates for various purchasing materials and projects Requirements • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BUILDING MATERIALS • Proven experience in managing a purchasing department • Demonstrated skills in purchasing materials and procurement strategies • Proficiency in construction cost estimation and managing construction projects • Familiarity with construction industry accounting practices • Experience in wholesale distribution and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) • Ability to manage relationships with external suppliers and conduct supplier negotiations • Proficiency in managing vendor contracts, including contract pricing • Knowledge of market pricing and ability to prepare pricing proposals • Strong negotiating skills, especially in contract negotiation • Experience in catalog management • Understanding of freight costs and ability to obtain freight quotes • Proven competence as a buyer, including preparing customer quotes • Familiarity with Configure Price Quote (CPQ) systems • Experience in obtaining vendor quotes • Proven track record in B2B sales and Business-to-business to Consumer (B2B2C) sales • Ability to provide accurate cost estimates Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .