What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at DreamSeat?
Job Overview
At DreamSeat, we’re looking for a strategic and detail-driven Purchasing Manager who rolls up their sleeves to play a vital role in driving cost savings, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring our customers receive the highest quality seating solutions. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced, customization-focused environment where innovation and efficiency go hand in hand.
What you’ll do
In this newly created, fully onsite role based in Landrum, SC, you’ll work directly with senior management and a talented team to drive our purchasing operations to the next level.
As Purchasing Manager, you’ll balance strategic oversight with day-to-day purchasing responsibilities such as:
· Leading the purchasing team, coaching and delegating tasks
· Developing and implementing purchasing strategies and processes
· Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring best value
· Overseeing purchasing for large projects, office/warehouse supplies, and packaging
· Tracking purchase price variance (PPV) and maintaining vendor data
· Troubleshooting product or vendor issues
· Collaborating with leadership
· Bringing new ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and processes
Who you are
- Strategic, hands-on, and motivated
- Confident in leading a team and managing vendor relationships
- Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver
- Able to balance big-picture planning with tactical purchasing tasks
- Excited to learn our products, processes, and ERP system
What you need to thrive in this role
· 2–3 years’ experience as a Purchasing Manager
· Supervisory experience managing domestic and/or international team members
· ERP experience
· Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
· Furniture industry experience is a plus, but not required
Why Join Us
· Competitive salary: $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience bonus plan
· PTO and company holidays
· 401K and health coverage
· Opportunity to lead and grow a critical function in a rapidly expanding company
How to apply:
To take the first step in the application process, please submit your resume and complete the Culture Index survey by copying and pasting the link below:
https://go.cultureindex.com/p/Cw8VzOfyiG3UrIm2
DreamSeats LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000