5-7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles
Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams
Strong understanding of inventory management and procurement processes
Expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation
Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals
Establish operational objectives and resource allocation
Oversee purchasing activities for inventory management
Ensure timely sourcing of materials to meet customer demand
Develop strategic supplier relationships and resolve issues
Monitor purchasing performance and identify improvement areas
Implement process enhancements for operational excellence
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and succession planning
Engagement in impactful cross-functional collaboration
Access to procurement tools and best practices
Participation in strategic decision-making processes
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
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.
