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World Electric Supply · 4 hours ago

Manager Purchasing - Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

World Electric Supply is a leading electrical distributor that focuses on providing electrical products and services to contractors. The Manager Purchasing role is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, developing inventory strategies, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMobile AppsWholesale

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the Purchasing Team to help World achieve our goals of continuous improvement of customer service, sales growth, GMROI, and operational efficiencies

Develop a procurement and inventory management strategy with respect to business expansion in new geographies and product segments to align with existing strategies

Engage with Sonepar and other Opco’s as required to stay abreast of changes and best practices

Provide clear and specific expectations to direct reports; set mutually agreed goals annually for each team member through an interactive process and align with the purchasing strategy

Establish inventory metrics to support the strategy, measure/report metrics by branch, working with Quality, Sales and Operations Departments as needed for continuous improvement

Ensure that purchasing goals, processes, and metrics are aligned with organizational expectations. Provide regular updates to track our progress and results

Create and manage optimal inventory plans that align with the inventory strategy and reduce non-productive inventory in facilities

Engage with suppliers and stakeholders in purchasing related issues/opportunities that impact inventory levels, and inventory performance

Qualification

Purchasing experienceInventory managementLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyERP systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

3 - 5 years of purchasing and inventory management experience in distribution business preferred

1-3 years of experience managing people required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, required

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data for decision-making purposes

Inquisitive and progressive – able to adapt and drive change

Drives performance and results

Demonstrated self-motivated organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and tasks while building positive relationships with associates at all levels in all areas of the business

Detail orientated strong analytical and investigation skills, being able to draw conclusions from research

High proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems

Acts with integrity

Ability to work productively with a great deal of independence and autonomy

Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with Internal customers, external customers and vendor partners

Travel to World locations, as needed