What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Long-Lewis Career Opportunities?
Vendor Management & Relations
Serve as the primary point of contact for all key vendors, building and maintaining strong working relationships
Work with dealerships to identify, vet, and onboard new vendors; maintain a qualified vendor pool for all major purchasing categories
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service level agreements to secure favorable terms
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews (pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness) and hold vendors accountable to agreed terms
Work with accounts payable to resolve vendor disputes, service failures, and billing discrepancies quickly and professionally
Lead periodic vendor bid/RFP processes to benchmark pricing and ensure competitiveness
Represent the company professionally in vendor negotiations and site visits
Purchasing Operations
Issue POs for all non-inventory-based purchases (i.e. supplies, services, etc.)
Partner with dealership management to understand purchasing needs and forecast demand
Work with local accounting to monitor supply inventory levels (where applicable)
Ensure purchases comply with internal approval policies and budget guidelines
Track and report on purchasing spend by category and vendor
Cost & Process Improvement
Identify cost-saving opportunities through consolidation, volume discounts, or vendor renegotiation
Standardize purchasing processes and documentation across locations
Recommend and help implement purchasing systems/tools to improve visibility and efficiency
Qualifications
2-5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally with direct vendor negotiation responsibility
Proven track record of managing vendor relationships and negotiating favorable contract terms
Strong negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Comfortable pushing back on vendors while preserving the relationship
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills
Proficiency with purchasing/procurement software and Excel
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
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