What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager - WRMG position at Bass Pro Shops?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Manager leads the direct materials procurement function for White River Marine Group’s (WRMG) operations network that includes aluminum, fiberglass, and pontoon boats production as well as trailer, kayak, and component manufacturing. This leader’s mission is to ensure efficient production operations through consistent material availability while maintaining balanced inventory positions.
This role is responsible for managing a team of purchasing agents while driving supplier performance, material availability, process standardization and continuous improvement efforts. Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams to support production schedules, optimize inventory investment, mitigate supply risk, and achieve operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead, coach, develop purchasing agents to achieve company objectives
Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules while minimizing on hand inventory, and excess and obsolete materials
Manage purchasing agent workloads, priorities and performance to ensure timely execution of purchasing activities
Escalate and drive resolution of material shortages, supplier delivery issues, logistics delays, and production constraints through cross-functional collaboration
Measure and improve key performance indicators: supplier on-time delivery, inventory levels & turns, shortages, schedule attainment, freight costs
Partner with Sourcing to address supplier performance, capacity constraints, and supply continuity risks
Maintain standardized purchasing processes, procedures and controls
Utilize MRP system to manage purchasing requirements, forecast, inventory, and supplier deliveries
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering in support of new product introductions, product or volume changes
Support logistics partners as required
Prepare and present purchasing performance metrics, inventory trends, supply risk assessments
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in ENTER DETAILS or related field (if applicable)
Certificate(s) or License(s):
Years of experience: 10 years
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
TBD
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 15% travel required to support visiting suppliers and plant operations locations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regular computer work, and sitting
Occasional walking, standing, and lifting
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT
Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.