Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Grundens USA Ltd • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager owns Grundens’ procure-to-receive process, from buy planning and vendor negotiation through warehouse receipt, across approximately 35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Grundens Sweden. The role reports to the Director of Global Supply Chain and works alongside AI agents that handle routine checks. The manager approves their work and owns buying, pricing, and supplier decisions.

The position is based in Seattle, Washington, and is onsite 2–3 days per week. Compensation is $95,000–$110,000.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of purchasing and logistics management experience, using technology as an accelerator.
• A track record negotiating price and terms with overseas factories.
• Experience with freight forwarders, 3PL warehouses, and customs brokers.
• Working knowledge of customs processes and HS classification.
• Practical experience using AI tools, such as Claude, to check documents, update data, and automate routine tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Navision/Business Central.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics that reflect Grundens values.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Licensed customs broker.
• Experience with Access or SQL.
• Apparel or footwear experience.
• Outdoor or fishing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price, minimum order quantities, lead times, and terms with vendors, and confirm FOB prices in writing.
• Build seasonal buy schedules with Planning and Finance and confirm supplier capacity.
• Place bulk and sample purchase orders and keep item and vendor data current in NAV.
• Onboard vendors, maintain the Vendor Compliance Manual, approve labels and packaging, and coordinate QIMA inspections.
• Run the monthly supplier scorecard and resolve late, short, and disputed shipments.
• Own the inbound plan for the U.S. and Sweden warehouses, including intercompany transfers.
• Approve freight bookings and manage forwarder and 3PL cost and service levels in relation to inbound logistics.
• Oversee HS classification, customs requests, and duty and tariff projects with Finance.
• Review AI agent exceptions daily, approve agent output, and identify what to automate next.
• Provide weekly inbound reporting and SIOP input, and review vendor invoices with Accounts Payable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and Life Flight coverage; benefits begin the first day of the month following hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match at 6% contribution.
• Profit-based bonus program when revenue targets are met or exceeded.
• Paid time off earned every pay period, starting at 80 hours per year depending on experience level.
• Nine set paid holidays plus one floating holiday, for a total of 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager