Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager will execute several key roles within our procurement group: managing the day-to-day activities of the Purchasing group in Franklin (consisting of two transactional buyers), placing purchase orders and managing their delivery dates, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency and drive continuous improvement. This role will enable the business to meet sales, inventory, financial, and service objectives through collaboration with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Support Teams. The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of S&OP.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory strategies in a cross-functional team environment and execute the plan.
• Analyze and optimize processes related to managing purchase orders.
• Ensure alignment between business, sourcing, and purchasing strategies.
• Set measurable objectives to drive improvement in days on hand and lower inventory dollars.
• Work with sourcing to align minimum order quantities with business objectives and forecasts.
• Develop and track supplier metrics.
• Execute all operational activities related to purchasing and management of materials and services in accordance with company policies.
• Manage and develop transactional buyers, setting goals and KPIs to monitor success.
• Integrate innovative ideas from suppliers and other sources to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with sourcing to ensure adherence to agreed-upon service levels with suppliers (indirect and direct).
• Work with the procurement team to drive cost reduction and achieve low-cost producer goals.
• Collaborate with Demand Planners to optimize inventory levels and coverage profiles for purchased items.
• Manage all other activities of the purchasing department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience leading projects and negotiating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask across projects from different departments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, respect for team members, and good time management.
• Ability to lead, develop, and manage a team of transactional buyers.
• Ability to meet deadlines and establish goals in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of free online courses.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance (for college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.