Manager - Purchasing

Purchasing Manager – Old Dominion Freight Line

The Purchasing Manager directs ODFL’s procurement operations, overseeing SAP S/4

HANA and Ariba, to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and risk oversight.

• 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/4
  
  HANA, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, supply chain, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 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 with in 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.

Shift and hours to be determined. Working days and shift are estimates and subject to change based on job scheduling and business levels.

• Great health benefits including a zero premium medical plan for employee‑only coverage.
• Vision & dental coverage.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) 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.

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).