5-7 years of experience in procurement and vendor management
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Proficient in inventory management systems and demand planning software
Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
Responsibilities
Develop and implement national purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives
Negotiate national margins, discounts, and terms to optimize profitability
Serve as the primary contact for vendor negotiations and issue resolution
Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
Coordinate national stock purchases and aggregate orders across branches
Collaborate with departments like Sales, Ops, and IT for cohesive purchasing strategies
Partner with Inventory Analyst to optimize buys and shipments
Benefits
Opportunity to shape national purchasing strategies
Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic operations
Potential for career advancement in procurement management
Access to professional development resources
Dynamic work environment with a focus on operational efficiency
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing national purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing procurement operations across all branches. You will serve as the point of contact for vendor negotiations and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement national purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives.
Negotiate national margins, discounts, and terms to optimize profitability.
Serve as contact for vendor negotiations and issue resolution (e.g., shipping delays, product shortages, service concerns).
Build and manage supplier relationships across multiple locations to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
Coordinate national stock purchases and aggregate orders across branches when beneficial.
Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Ops, IT) to develop cohesive purchasing strategies.
Partner with Inventory Analyst to determine optimal buys and shipments (hub and spoke model).
Align warehouse and logistics operations with purchasing activities.
Act as quarterback for all distributor representative activities.
Evaluate suppliers using key metrics (delivery time, cost, quality, compliance).
Forecast purchasing budgets and control national spending in collaboration with Operations and Accounting.
Take a proactive approach to secure special deals and opportunities.
Requirements:
Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience with inventory management systems and demand planning software.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage national-level purchasing operations.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
