Purchasing Manager

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join a Contract to Hire opportunity in Colorado. This role is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can oversee contract administration, support procurement strategy, and strengthen supplier performance in a dynamic operating environment. The position works closely with internal teams to keep commercial agreements organized, compliant, and aligned with business priorities while helping improve purchasing processes over time. Responsibilities:• Oversee the administration of commercial agreements from initial setup through execution, updates, renewals, and final closeout activities.• Maintain complete and accurate contract files, tracking tools, and supporting documentation to ensure strong audit readiness and policy compliance.• Monitor key agreement dates, deliverables, pricing changes, and extension timelines so that contract obligations are managed proactively.• Coordinate competitive sourcing activities by supporting bid requests, supplier responses, evaluations, and recommendation development.• Work with internal stakeholders to identify purchasing needs, prepare sourcing plans, and align contract support with operational objectives.• Contribute to supplier negotiations, onboarding efforts, and implementation of awarded agreements to support smooth service delivery.• Track supplier performance through scorecards, service indicators, and review meetings, and help drive corrective actions when needed.• Prepare reporting on spend activity, supplier results, contract status, budgeting inputs, accruals, and other commercial metrics for leadership review.• Assist with process improvement initiatives, user training, documentation updates, and adoption of contract management or procurement tools. • At least 5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or commercial management roles. • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Demonstrated ability to manage service, supply, or project-based agreements across multiple stages of the contract lifecycle. • Experience supporting sourcing events such as RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid analysis, and supplier selection activities. • Strong understanding of procurement workflows, contract compliance standards, and supplier relationship management practices. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, along with experience using contract lifecycle management or procurement systems. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly on contract status, supplier matters, and commercial priorities. • Certifications related to supply chain, procurement, or contract management are considered an advantage. TalentMatch® 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 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 and Privacy Notice.