Purchasing & Procurement Manager

The Purchasing & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the company's purchasing and product sourcing activities, including researching, developing, pitching, and launching new authorized products. This role oversees the maintenance of existing product lines and proactively responds to changes in product quality, availability, pricing, and market demand.

The Purchasing & Procurement Manager will lead the purchasing team in sourcing products, maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in purchasing processes. This position plays a key role in supporting company growth initiatives by identifying new product opportunities and ensuring customers receive high-quality products at competitive prices.

The Purchasing & Procurement Manager is responsible for training, mentoring, and developing purchasing staff while fostering collaboration across departments including Sales, Marketing, Inventory Control, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

This is a full-time, in person position (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM) reporting directly to the President/CEO.

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and customer demand.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, freight terms, and payment terms.
• Source and evaluate new vendors and products to improve quality, availability, and profitability.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage the RFQ/RFP process and supplier selection activities.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new products and product lines.
• Lead the introduction and launch of authorized new products.
• Monitor product performance, market trends, and competitive offerings.
• Coordinate product changes, discontinuations, and replacements with suppliers.
• Support company initiatives by identifying products that meet evolving customer needs.

• Oversee inventory management to maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory turns, stock availability, and purchasing trends.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams on forecasting and demand planning.
• Monitor supplier lead times and implement strategies to reduce stockouts and improve service levels.
• Develop inventory strategies that support sales growth and profitability objectives.

• Maintain Proposition 65 compliance and collaborate with the Marketing Team regarding regulatory requirements and product labeling.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Manage supplier documentation, certifications, and quality requirements.

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop purchasing department personnel.
• Conduct regular department meetings and training sessions.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for team members.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
• Partner with other departments to support company initiatives and operational goals.

• Analyze purchasing performance, inventory metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings opportunities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Monitor purchasing KPIs including inventory turns, fill rates, supplier performance, margin impact, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Utilize data to drive purchasing decisions and improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business…