Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for supervising and leading a team of purchasing associates, ensuring cost‑effective purchases and the efficient use of company resources, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop the future direction of the purchasing department to optimize the purchasing process, adopt new technology, and enhance overall outcomes.
• Own and enforce company policies and procedures for purchasing inventory, non‑inventory material, and other procurement activities.
• Establish and maintain accurate current and historical records and system data for supplier pricing, discounting, and related procurement information.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements related to inventory management and supplier performance.
• Manage purchase requisitions from sales staff to ensure alignment with company policies, goals, and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure purchasing documents are completed properly and that terms and conditions are appropriate.
• Procure a select number of product lines.
• Oversee daily activities of the purchasing team, set clear expectations, provide guidance, and ensure role clarity.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring of purchasing team members.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Establish team KPIs and track performance against targets.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program and comply with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Policy and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial distribution, technical field, business administration, management, or a related field (preferred).
• Certificate in Effective Inventory Management or similar (preferred).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, distribution, or a related field (experience may substitute for education).
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for data collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation.
• Leadership and team‑management capabilities.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills for customers, vendors, and employees.
• Proficiency in numerical calculations involving discounts, interest rates, fractions, and percentages.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) through Employee Owned Holdings, Inc., providing automatic retirement investment and ownership opportunities.