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Imperial Supplies · 4 days ago

Senior Manager, Purchasing

Green Bay, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. The Senior Manager, Purchasing is responsible for leading the performance of key strategic suppliers and the Purchasing organization to support company sales, service, and margin objectives, overseeing the Buying team and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Customer ServiceLogistics

Responsibilities

Achieve budgeted inventory turn objectives while maintaining or improving customer order fill rates and regional distribution center (DC) fill rates

Monitor customer fill rates and backorders, partnering with Buyers to prioritize decisions and manage expediting when needed

Lead, coach, and develop the Buying team and Purchasing Supervisor to meet and exceed Purchasing performance metrics

Set priorities, delegate effectively, motivate team members, and support ongoing development and training

Manage people leadership responsibilities including hiring recommendations, performance and compensation reviews, individual development plans, and succession planning

Establish supplier service criteria and performance metrics; provide direction and accountability for supplier performance management

Partner with Strategic Sourcing to execute cost-savings initiatives and achieve annual Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) goals

Collaborate with Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Sales to identify opportunities that improve sales, margins, product availability, customer service, and product lifecycle management

Serve as a key contributor in aligning purchasing strategies with overall business objectives

Lead all Purchasing activities for large, complex customer projects, including: Product availability and in-stock communication, Inventory challenges and resolution strategies, Warehouse stocking locations and purchase quantities, Consolidated shipments, kitting decisions, and freight solutions

Provide leadership with regular updates and reporting on inventory trends, material flow requirements, supply chain challenges, strategic buying opportunities, and special project requests

Drive continuous improvement across Purchasing processes

Propose and implement enhancements to purchasing, forecasting, and reporting systems to improve visibility, reduce inventory holding and handling costs, and support proactive planning and analysis

Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupply Chain managementLeadership skillsCost managementInventory managementContinuous improvementCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience, including management experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management

5–10 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience with direct people leadership responsibility

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid / Remote schedule

Immediate medical, dental, vision; 18 days paid vacation, 6 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!