Manager of Purchasing & Inventory Planning

• Inventory Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the development and execution of inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs.
  • Analyze demand patterns and supply chain data to develop accurate purchasing forecasts, ensuring product availability while preventing overstock.

• Requisition & Purchase Order Management
  • Oversee the enterprise-wide Requisition and Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, setting standards for accuracy, pricing, and compliance across the department.
  • Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring high-value procurement projects align with company objectives.

• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
  • Direct the corporate supplier vetting protocol, ensuring strict adherence to financial, cybersecurity, and ESG standards.
  • Evaluate supplier performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage strategic relationships to ensure contract compliance and service level agreements (SLAs) are exceeded.

• Leadership & Communication
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of purchasing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, providing insights into supply chain health, cost savings, and operational efficiency.

• Advanced knowledge of purchasing policies, inventory management methodologies, and supply chain best practices.

• Strong proficiency in ERP/eProcurement systems (e.g., Workday) and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau/PowerBI).

• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies; demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and high-stakes supplier negotiations.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain operations.
  • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree or relevant certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM).
  • Advanced experience with ERP SaaS platforms, contract lifecycle management, and enterprise inventory systems.

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