Purchasing Manager

Job description:

Company Overview:

A leading company in the manufacturing and distribution sector, managing a diverse portfolio of businesses. With a commitment to building long-term relationships and fostering an inclusive culture, we focus on growth and operational excellence across our operations.

Summary:

Responsible for leading the Purchasing department, overseeing daily operations, and directly managing key sourcing responsibilities, including domestic sourcing previously handled by a separate role. This position combines strategic leadership with tactical execution in sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and cost optimization to support company goals.

Responsibilities:

Departmental Management:

• Manage department personnel and daily operations, including assuming direct responsibility for a portion of domestic sourcing.
• Lead the consolidation of sourcing responsibilities to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Hire, develop, and mentor employees, ensuring alignment with evolving departmental structure.
• Establish and continuously improve department practices and procedures.
• Oversee departmental budget and resource allocation.
• Drive performance management and accountability across the team.

Sourcing/Vendor Management:

• Personally manage key domestic sourcing responsibilities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Select and develop supply base based on technology, cost, and quality needs; develop negotiating strategies to optimize results.
• Maintain stable, sustainable supplier relationships and act as the escalation point for logistics and global trade.
• Ensure ERP/MRP processes align with fulfillment strategies and generate sound material acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate and develop formal contracts that protect Carlson Airflo and add stability to supplier relationships.

Inventory/Costing:

• Ensure parts availability and mitigate shortfalls through proactive sourcing and planning.
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation strategies and competitive sourcing.
• Influence product life cycle decisions and manage End of Life activities.
• Analyze markets and recommend major purchases based on cost and availability trends.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and excess inventory reviews.

Strategic Direction/Support:

• In partnership with the Director of Operations, establish and execute strategic goals for the department.
• Lead the integration of new KPIs and dashboards to monitor sourcing and inventory performance.
• Act as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with operations, accounting, sales, and external partners.
• Recommend product pricing through market research and cost analysis.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices through continuous learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• procurement: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn Park, MN 55428