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A bit about us:

Our client is a family owned and operated industry leader in the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of janitorial supplies. For over 65 years they have been providing their services to a wide range of industries including industrial, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, food, retail, building services and more!

Currently they are looking for to add a Purchasing Manager with buying, distribution, inventory management and leadership experience who can work at their facility in the Milwaukee area.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive full benefits package
Stability and growth potential

Job Details

The Purchasing Manager, under the direction of the Purchasing Director, is responsible for overseeing the procurement operations of the team, including sourcing, inventory management, vendor relations, and supporting the customer experience within a distribution environment. Developing people, processes, and systems to achieve key performance indicator goals, along with setting product category strategies and being a strategic partner (internally & externally), are necessary to achieve company objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage assigned supplier relationships and conduct all related procurement responsibilities for those suppliers
  • Identify and develop new suppliers with the goal of providing the best overall value to our internal and external customers
  • Hire, train, and coach Purchasing Agents on job performance standards
  • Establish department objectives in accordance with the company goals
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding key performance indicators of GMROI, inventory turns, and fill rates, and driving department performance to achieve set goals
  • Utilize our ERP and MRP systems to set inventory policies that achieve company and customer needs
  • Maintain working knowledge of all Purchasing related processes and best practices and implement procedures that are pertinent to an efficient operation and enhanced customer experience
  • Develop and utilize vendor performance score cards and create corrective action plans as needed
  • Work with internal and external partners towards continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner with suppliers, Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse Teams to resolve product receiving, quality, and vendor-return related concerns
  • Assist in determining category strategies and set inventory policies to support those strategies
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and other teams to implement initiatives that align purchases and category focus towards strategic suppliers, Nassco brand initiatives, and category strategies
  • Partner with Purchasing Agents to resolve supplier or procurement issues in a timely manner
  • Lead and assist with vendor consolidation and SKU rationalization initiatives
  • Negotiate best product costs, supplier programs, and rebates to support overall company profitability
  • Create and support best practices for managing data and SKU hygiene within our ERP system
  • Provide back-up support to Purchasing Team members as needed

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of direct buying/purchasing experience
  • Background in distribution (not manufacturing)
  • Experience managing inventory and understanding demand fluctuations
  • Familiarity with MRO products
  • Ability to prioritize and react quickly in high-demand purchasing situations
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Self-starter and collaborator with a focus on serving and helping others
  • Demonstrates proactive problem-solving initiative
  • Make sound business decisions and judgments with or without management approval
  • Ability to gather and analyze data, and create effective project plans and processes
  • Productive in a fast-paced team environment


Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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