Pursue Purpose

Procurement Manager

Key Results Areas:

Determine the appropriate method to process purchase requisitions based on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing demand.

Maintain a diverse list of vendors for all current inventory.

Collaborate daily with peers, including Operations, Customer Support, Inventory, and Product teams, to address issues and identify opportunities.

Identify and present opportunities for strategic purchasing.

Lead and manage the buying team to deliver measurable results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned) Responsible for all aspects of the company's procurement. This includes overseeing a team of 3-4 Buyers, who are tasked with:

• Creating daily inventory purchases based on demand to prevent backorders.
• Maintaining and adjusting lead times with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment stock.
• Researching and evaluating suppliers for quality, price, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and reputation.
• Setting up new part numbers and vendor details in the WMS.
• Contributing to product meetings.
• Responding to changing product supply conditions, commodity pricing trends, and market fluctuations.
• Negotiating advantageous terms with suppliers and vendors.
• Resolving pricing discrepancies, receipt issues, and other supplier-related variances.
• Communicating effectively with suppliers and resolving challenges.
• Persuading stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and creating positive agreements during negotiations.
• Running weekly reports to track progress and identify future challenges proactively.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a buying team or purchasing department.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing and sourcing.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in buying MRO products.
• Proven success in negotiating costs with vendors.
• Hands-on experience with an MRP/WMS system.

Required Skills:

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Procurement certifications preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and high interpersonal proficiency to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Prior experience handling blanket purchase orders.