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Job Description: Regional Purchasing Manager (Northern California)
Location: Northern California (Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 remote) - Must report to one of our Norcal Offices 2 times per week.
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: President of the Company
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven Regional Purchasing Manager to lead procurement strategies and execution across multiple branches in Northern California. This role is responsible for optimizing vendor partnerships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring product availability aligns with operational and sales demand.
This is a high-impact role for someone who understands how purchasing directly affects margin, service levels, and overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional purchasing strategy across multiple locations
- 8 Inventory turns
- Minimize transactions related to fulfillment while reducing cost
- Deadstock under 3% of inventory dollars on hand
- Maintain average current fill rate of 96% or higher for A, B, C, D & F items combined
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, and performance metrics
- Drive cost savings initiatives while maintaining product quality and availability
- Analyze purchasing data, inventory levels, and demand trends to optimize buying decisions
- Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Inventory teams to align supply with business needs
- Monitor and manage inventory turns, stock levels, and excess/obsolete inventory
- Implement and standardize purchasing processes and best practices across the region
- Support ERP system utilization (e.g., P21 or similar) for purchasing and reporting
- Develop and track KPIs related to cost, service levels, and supplier performance
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain leadership
- Experience managing multi-site or regional purchasing operations preferred
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions
- Experience with ERP systems (Prophet 21/P21 preferred)
- Proven ability to drive cost savings and operational improvements
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 base (DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k)
- Career growth within a rapidly growing organization
Why Join Us
- High-visibility role with direct impact on company performance
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Opportunity to shape purchasing strategy across a growing region
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000