Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager leads the daily operations and performance of a dynamic team of purchasing professionals in the lighting industry. This role is responsible for developing and executing effective purchasing and supply chain strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives, while ensuring consistent and efficient supply planning to maintain product availability and continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate supplier meetings and team members to review and resolve problems or issues as needed
• Facilitate S&OP meetings on product transitions and supply gaps with corrective actions identified
• Provide support to cross functional departments as required
• Work closely with managers, technical/specification engineers, and new product development to identify suppliers, drive supplier selection and adherence to commodity strategy

Negotiate

• Generate material cost savings through strategic sourcing / commodity management
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers

Troubleshoot

• Review and resolve any discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance, or quality issues

Monitor

• Report into management the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance
• Monitor material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to support on-time deliveries and optimal inventory levels

Manage

• Manage and mentor a dynamic team of purchasing professionals
• Establish and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures
• Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained at appropriate levels
• Strategically develop and implement product and supply chain strategies, including new product development
• Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers
• Manage materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives
• Develop an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.

Analyze

• Drive usage of cost models to validate purchasing strategies and understand significant cost drivers

Review and Prepare

• Review and resolve discrepancies with supplier-related documentation or performance issues (cross-categorized with Troubleshoot)
• Report on the measurable status of supplier performance and progress (cross-categorized with Monitor)
• Lead S&OP meetings on product transitions and supply gaps with corrective actions identified (cross-categorized with Facilitate)
• Prepare and review data or documentation related to supplier contracts, cost models, and inventory levels

General VCC

• Exhibit and adhere to the established Visual Comfort Company Values
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule.
• Be fully present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.

Requirements:

• 5 years of full-time experience in a Supply Chain capacity handling offshore suppliers
• Four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role
• Top level leadership capabilities
• Sound understanding of business and end to end Supply Chains
• Strong communication and facilitation skills / stakeholder management
• Passionate and strong people leader
• A collaborative work style, with a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility and partner with internal customers and co-workers
• Demonstrate a “hands-on” style and willingness to engage proactively with Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to present information (prepare reports, rationale, and recommendations clearly and concisely to all levels of management)
• System experience with large-scale ERP software (JDE, SAP preferred) and purchasing and replenishment software (Galt/Atlas preferred)
• Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating Systems and Programs including Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.
• Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings and/or lighting industry a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone

We Provide:

• Competitive compensation plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $146,000 based on experience

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $115,000 - $146,000