National Purchasing Manager

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC

. Develop and implement company-wide purchasing strategies and standards .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating supplier contracts, and managing vendor relationships to optimize procurement processes. Proficient in analyzing purchasing trends and inventory levels to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Contract NegotiationERP System ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsMulti-Site Purchasing Experience

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Hard Skills

PurchasingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCost AnalysisInventory ManagementVendor ManagementContract ComplianceProcess ImprovementForecastingSupplier Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementAnalytical ThinkingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPurchasing Systems

Industry Keywords

ConstructionIndustrial ServicesFire ProtectionMechanical ContractingHVACElectricalPrivate EquityAcquisition Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement company-wide purchasing strategies and standards
Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and supplier agreements
Build and manage relationships with national, regional, and local vendors
Standardize products and vendors while supporting branch operational needs
Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to reduce costs and improve availability
Partner with Operations, Finance, and Branch Leaders to forecast material requirements
Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, service, and cost
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and purchasing efficiencies
Support acquisition integrations by aligning new companies with Guardian purchasing programs
Maintain purchasing policies, vendor records, and procurement reporting
Deliver reduced material costs, increased contract compliance, improved supplier performance, and successful acquisition integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent procurement experience
5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and pricing
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency with ERP and purchasing systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
Construction or industrial service experience preferred
Experience in fire protection, construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, electrical, or industrial services preferred
Multi-site purchasing within a growing organization preferred
Private equity or acquisition integration experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive 15–20% target bonus opportunity
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
401(k) plan with employer match
Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
Generous PTO and paid holidays