Purchasing Manager

Company Overview

At Dobbs Truck Group, a part of our mission is to create relationships and a healthy work environment for our employees. We are always looking for qualified, customer-oriented individuals at Dobbs Truck Group.

The Dobbs Truck Group is a growth company that successfully expands our operations and customer base through a high-quality team of employees. Dobbs Truck Group operates 25 commercial truck dealerships through two operating companies – Dobbs Peterbilt and Western Truck Center. These dealerships represent some of the best commercial truck brands including Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, Autocar, and Hino and include locations in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and enforcing procurement strategies that support the organization’s operational, financial, and inventory objectives. This role leads all aspects of sourcing, negotiation, acquisition, and supplier management to ensure the company secures high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining reliable supply and optimal inventory levels.

This position plays a critical role in driving cost control, supplier performance, purchasing discipline, and enterprise standardization across all locations. The Purchasing Manager partners closely with Parts Operations, Inventory Control, Finance, and Operations Leadership to align procurement strategy with business priorities and growth objectives.

The duties described below reflect the general nature of the role and are not intended to be exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support company growth, operational efficiency, and cost management objectives.
• Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, strategic sourcing, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Establish and enforce standardized procurement processes and best practices across all locations.
• Evaluate and actively manage supplier performance against defined service, pricing, delivery, and quality expectations.

• Standardize purchasing processes, tools, and workflows across all locations.
• Centralize vendor strategy, supplier selection, and pricing agreements to maximize buying power.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with procurement policies, vendor programs, and negotiated agreements.
• Eliminate decentralized and inconsistent purchasing practices that create cost inefficiencies and operational risk.
• Drive adoption of standardized systems and reporting to improve visibility and decision making.

• Develop and implement standardized purchasing controls through system utilization to ensure consistency, visibility, and accountability.
• Provide oversight, training, and guidance to location level purchasing personnel to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Monitor purchasing activity at the branch level to ensure compliance with approved vendors, pricing structures, and purchasing policies.
• Identify and correct deviations from established purchasing processes and drive accountability at the location level.

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand the company’s purchasing network and improve product availability.
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors to ensure favorable pricing, reliable supply, and responsive service.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, rebates, freight terms, minimum order requirements, and warranty provisions.
• Manage supplier performance and hold vendors accountable for quality, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Resolve vendor disputes, supply issues, and quality concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Negotiate favorable pricing structures, freight minimums, shipment…