Purchasing Manager

Job description : Company Overview :

A leading company in the manufacturing and distribution sector, managing a diverse portfolio of businesses. With a commitment to building long-term relationships and fostering an inclusive culture, we focus on growth and operational excellence across our operations.

Summary :

Responsible for leading the Purchasing department, overseeing daily operations, and directly managing key sourcing responsibilities, including domestic sourcing previously handled by a separate role. This position combines strategic leadership with tactical execution in sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and cost optimization to support company goals.

Responsibilities :

Departmental Management :

• Manage department personnel and daily operations, including assuming direct responsibility for a portion of domestic sourcing.
• Lead the consolidation of sourcing responsibilities to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Hire, develop, and mentor employees, ensuring alignment with evolving departmental structure.
• Establish and continuously improve department practices and procedures.
• Oversee departmental budget and resource allocation.
• Drive performance management and accountability across the team.

Sourcing / Vendor Management :

Personally manage key domestic sourcing responsibilities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.

Select and develop supply base based on technology, cost, and quality needs; develop negotiating strategies to optimize results.

Maintain stable, sustainable supplier relationships and act as the escalation point for logistics and global trade.

Ensure ERP / MRP processes align with fulfillment strategies and generate sound material acquisition strategies.

Evaluate and develop formal contracts that protect Carlson Airflo and add stability to supplier relationships.

Inventory / Costing :

Ensure parts availability and mitigate shortfalls through proactive sourcing and planning.

Drive cost reduction through negotiation strategies and competitive sourcing.

Influence product life cycle decisions and manage End of Life activities.

Analyze markets and recommend major purchases based on cost and availability trends.

Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and excess inventory reviews.

Strategic Direction / Support :

In partnership with the Director of Operations, establish and execute strategic goals for the department.

Lead the integration of new KPIs and dashboards to monitor sourcing and inventory performance.

Act as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with operations, accounting, sales, and external partners.

Recommend product pricing through market research and cost analysis.

Stay current on industry trends and best practices through continuous learning.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience :

procurement : 7 years (Required)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Brooklyn Park, MN 55428