Warehouse & Purchasing Manager

Overview

Warehouse & Purchasing Manager

Location:

US-AR-Benton

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Category:
Procurement | Position Type:
Full-Time | Location Type:
Onsite

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement, we have been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions. We are part of the solution and do not generate our own waste.
• Growth Opportunities: We value your contributions and encourage continuous learning and growth.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and dynamic team where ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. You will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. Deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions while nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. EQT is a global investment firm managing substantial assets and supporting leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. This ownership positions us for continued growth and impact.

As a key member of Arcwood Environmental's Procurement Team, the Warehouse & Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all operational purchasing activities at the site level across multiple categories. This role oversees purchase order issuance, supplier performance monitoring, inventory control, and continuity of supply to ensure minimal disruptions to operations. This position drives strategic procurement initiatives and delivers value by acting as the primary point of contact for all site-level purchases.

The role supports transforming the procurement model, streamlining local operations, optimizing supplier relationships, achieving cost efficiencies, and upholding sustainability goals. It aligns procurement activities with the company's mission of innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Oversees purchasing and inventory functions at designated plant sites to ensure continuity of supplies
• Manages warehouse personnel, schedules work hours, advises on personnel issues, and conducts performance reviews
• Mentors warehouse team members to foster a continuous improvement mindset and promote our core value of The Freedom to Do More
• Creates, codes, and receives purchase orders in People Soft and Keep Stock inventory systems
• Orders materials and schedules deliveries for operational needs and inventory replenishment
• Monitors market trends, pricing, supplier reliability, and delivery schedules to anticipate material needs
• Manages a robust cycle count program and conducts root cause analyses for inventory discrepancies
• Develops and maintains strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent and cost-effective supplies
• Executes purchasing strategies focused on cost reduction, supplier quality, and performance improvement
• Collaborates with plant leadership, safety teams, and operations leads to address site-specific requirements
• Maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to site inventory systems and processes
• Resolves supplier issues involving delivery, quality, pricing, or terms of sale
• Supports the organization in optimizing asset utilization and reducing operational costs
• Acts as a key liaison between Corporate procurement and field operations to ensure efficient use of resources
• Contributes to shaping and executing the strategic vision for procurement at Arcwood
• Promotes a positive, inclusive, and high-morale work environment
• Maintains the ability to travel to other locations as needed, up to 10%
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

• Bachelor's degree (required); coursework in business, supply chain/operations, finance, or engineering (preferred)

• 5+ years of purchasing and warehousing experience in an industrial setting (required)
• 5+ years…