Job Description

Description

Job Summary 

Purchasing Manager is responsible for oversight and management of substantially all procurement activities of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the purchasing department personnel and activities.  As a working manager role, responsibilities also include sourcing products, managing stock levels, negotiating terms, maintaining supplier and buying group relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods to support sales, operations, and business objectives.   

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities 

ADMINISTRATION: 

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business goals. 

• Empower the purchasing team to make good, positive decisions. 

• Identify reliable vendors and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts. 

• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery time, and cost. 

• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse/logistics teams. 

• Monitor market trends and apply industry best practices to improve procurement processes. 

• Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Sales, Customer Service, Distribution Center, Accounting) 

• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. 

• Use software to manage purchase orders, procure sales orders, and follow up on orders. 

• Manage all buying group relationships and support vendors belonging to those buying groups, when possible. 

PERSONNEL: 

• Active involvement in the interviewing/hiring process at for all positions in the purchasing department. 

• Make recommendations with respect to manpower levels and needs, personnel  

• Effectively supervising personnel for optimum performance and compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures. 

• Process personnel documentation according to established guidelines and time frames. 

• Work as liaison between various departments/store locations to ensure communication, cooperation, etc. 

• Ensure performance reviews are completed and forwarded to Human Resources by the due date. 

• Oversee development paths of designated staff to achieve their potential and support company objectives. 

OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business or 

• 2+ years of Purchasing experience preferred. 

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills preferred. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Other 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Good problem-solving and time management skills. 

• Highly organized and detail oriented. 

• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) helpful. 

Direct Reports 

All Purchasing team members report to this position.