Purchasing Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create daily inventory purchases based on demand to prevent backorders.
• Maintain and adjust lead times with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment stock.
• Research and evaluate suppliers for quality, price, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and reputation.
• Set up new part numbers and vendor details in the WMS.
• Contribute to product meetings.
• Respond to changing product supply conditions, commodity pricing trends, and market fluctuations.
• Negotiate advantageous terms with suppliers and vendors.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies, receipt issues, and other supplier-related variances.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and resolve challenges.
• Persuade stakeholders, foster collaboration, and create positive agreements during negotiations.
• Run weekly reports to track progress and identify future challenges proactively.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a buying team or purchasing department.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing and sourcing.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in buying MRO products.
• Proven success in negotiating costs with vendors.
• Hands-on experience with an MRP/WMS system.

Required Skills

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Procurement certifications preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and high interpersonal proficiency to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Prior experience handling blanket purchase orders.