Top 15 Purchaser Jobs in Portland, Me

Purchasing Manager
Portland Public Schools, Maine —Portland, ME
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Overtime
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
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Consigli Construction —Portland, ME
- $96,000 - $124,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Contracts
- Senior level
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Strategic Procurement Specialist
Lanco Integrated —Westbrook, ME
- $62,400 - $79,040 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Procurement Coordinator
Aroma Joe's Coffee —Scarborough, ME
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Legal Director, Global Procurement
WEX Inc. —Portland, ME
- $195,000 - $223,800 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Annuals Buyer
O'Donal's Nursery —Gorham, ME
- Extended hours
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist - On-site
Guardian Pharmacy of Brunswick —Brunswick, ME
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Perennial Buyer
O'Donal's Nursery —Gorham, ME
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Purchasing Manager

Portland Public Schools, Maine -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $105,000 a year

Qualifications

Computer operation
Microsoft Excel
Computer literacy
Bachelor's degree
Productivity software

Full Job Description

JobID: 5502

Position Type:
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Central Office

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open until filled

TITLE: Purchasing Manager Central Office

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for organizing purchasing functions of Portland Public Schools, including managing the daily activities in purchasing for day-to-day and capital projects purchases, managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. The Purchasing Manager also coordinates the bid process and ensures compliance with procurement policy and conflict of interest policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead in developing a purchasing strategy; keep up with trends in procurement & purchasing
Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate)
- Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors
- Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, etc.)
- Research and evaluate vendors/contracts to ensure they are in compliance with local, state and federal government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation)
- Research and evaluate vendors to compare pricing and services
- Evaluate existing vendors based on quality, timeliness and price
- Identify opportunities for cost savings
- Evaluate quotes and compare to bid documentation
Ensure quality of procured items and address problems when they arise
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures; Continually improve purchasing methods/processes;
Implement systems enhancements as they pertain to purchasing.
Review and maintain appropriate and complete documentation of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation
Order supplies/goods, equipment and material, review and process/issue purchase orders
Maintains records of goods ordered and received
Review and monitor capital purchases to ensure compliance with City and School policies and procedures
Compile data from variety of sources for analyzing and ensuring compliance with City and School policies and procedures and monitoring of purchasing processes
Work with department managers to create and monitor, processes for inventory and disposition of equipment
Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources to provide information, direction, and or appropriate referrals
Special projects and/or other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers; excellent documentation skills
Strong ability to manage projects related to implementing new or revised purchasing procedures, policies, and systems.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and problem-solving skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively
Desire to constantly improve systems and processes.
Strong knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
Knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms and pricing
Computer literacy required, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
Ability to learn new software/processes
Ability to perform function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality results

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics or related field required
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in purchasing-related field preferred
School business management experience preferred

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

Schedule: Full Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment: Permanent
Reports to: Senior Director of Finance
Salary range: $85,000-$105,000
Contract: Non-bargaining
Overtime: Not eligible for overtime
Benefits: Eligible for a generous benefits package as outlined here

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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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