Purchasing Manager

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established, rapidly growing distributor in the building materials and plumbing supply space. This organization has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, customer service, and long-standing vendor relationships across the region.

With a significant distribution footprint and continued investment in systems, inventory strategy, and leadership, the company is entering its next phase of growth—and is seeking a Purchasing Manager to play a key role in optimizing supply chain performance.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a transactional purchasing role. You’ll sit at the center of operations, sales, and leadership—owning purchasing strategy, driving inventory performance, and influencing company-wide decisions.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a purchasing team
• Shape inventory strategy across multiple locations
• Partner directly with senior leadership on growth initiatives
• Drive system improvements and supply chain optimization

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Purchasing function, ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of materials
• Manage and develop a team (hiring, coaching, performance management)
• Own vendor relationships, including negotiations, pricing strategy, and performance management
• Analyze inventory trends and proactively address excess, slow-moving, or obsolete stock
• Partner with branch and sales leaders to align inventory with demand forecasts
• Optimize purchasing systems, workflows, and supply chain models
• Oversee purchase orders, order confirmations, and delivery coordination
• Drive rebate strategies and cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor key metrics such as fill rates, turns, backorders, and aging inventory
• Maintain a strong presence in the distribution center to ensure inventory accuracy

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience in purchasing or supply chain
• Plumbing or building materials industry experience required
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve processes
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership