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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