Purchasing Manager

OmniCable

$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement leadership roles.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and coaching.
  • Experience with supplier management and relationship building.
  • Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive improvements.
  • Proficiency in inventory management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing purchasing team.
  • Establish clear priorities and performance expectations for the team.
  • Oversee procurement activities ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment activities.
  • Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and resolve issues effectively.
  • Track purchasing KPIs and analyze for performance improvement opportunities.
  • Drive process improvements and operational excellence within the purchasing function.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and succession planning.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering cross-functional partnerships.
  • Access to advanced procurement tools and resources for operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Purchasing Manager role | OmniCable

Role Summary
  • The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading OmniCable's purchasing team and overseeing day-to-day procurement activities that support inventory availability, customer service, supplier performance, and company growth objectives.
  • This role provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight for buyers responsible for inventory planning, supplier management, procurement execution, and purchasing performance. The Purchasing Manager partners closely with Product Line Management, Procurement Operations, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and supplier partners to ensure inventory investments align with business objectives and customer demand.
  • The successful candidate will drive purchasing effectiveness through strong leadership, supplier collaboration, process improvement, and performance management while developing team capabilities and supporting OmniCable's long-term growth strategy.


Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and purchasing professionals.
  • Establish team priorities, performance expectations, and operational objectives.
  • Support employee development, succession planning, and workforce capability building.
  • Conduct performance management activities and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
  • Allocate resources and priorities to ensure business objectives are achieved.

Procurement Execution & Inventory Management
  • Oversee purchasing activities that support service levels, inventory turns, and working capital.
  • Ensure timely acquisition of products and materials required to satisfy customer demand.
  • Monitor inventory levels, forecasts, and replenishment activities.
  • Review and approve purchasing decisions consistent with company policies and team goals.
  • Resolve escalated purchasing and supply chain issues.

Supplier Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
  • Participate with the PLM team with supplier performance reviews and business discussions.
  • Resolve escalated supplier issues involving pricing, service, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on cost savings and operational improvement opportunities.

Performance Management & Business Results
  • Monitor key purchasing KPIs, including inventory turns, service levels, supplier performance and budget attainment.
  • Analyze performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support annual planning, budgeting, and inventory investment strategies.
  • Develop action plans and drive accountability for operational and financial results.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Identify and implement improvements that enhance purchasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Partner with Procurement Operations to support process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote adoption of procurement tools, reporting capabilities, and operational best practices.
  • Support policy compliance and process governance standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product Line Management, Procurement Operations, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
  • Support inventory planning, supplier strategies, and business growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Procurement Operations on data, reporting, systems, and process improvements.
  • Communicate business priorities and operational performance to leadership.
  • Support enterprise initiatives that improve service, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

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