Manager - Purchasing

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

The Purchasing Manager directs ODFL’s procurement operations, overseeing SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and risk oversight.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time; lead strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations for physical goods.
• Oversee the entire supplier process including onboarding, risk vetting, performance reporting, and offboarding while coaching internal teams on best practices.
• Act as the primary business lead for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Supplier Lifecycle Management to ensure systems align with procurement policies and SOX audit requirements.
• Help lead software upgrades by defining requirements, partnering with IT, and managing the final rollout and team adoption.
• Create and update purchasing and supplier management policies to improve clarity and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage vendor documentation and approvals across internal departments, including Legal, IT Security, Risk, and Finance.

Job Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field required (or equivalent experience).

Required Experience:

• 10 years of experience in Vendor / Supplier Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions.
• Thorough understanding of SAP S4/Hana and Ariba purchasing systems.
• Hands-on experience managing supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

Working Days:

Working Shift:

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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