National Purchasing Manager

White Cap Management • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. Job Summary Responsible for developing and executing national strategies for assigned categories. Oversee supply chain solutions and purchasing programs to ensure adherence to approved quality and delivery standards.

Requirements

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in related field.
• Oracle experience.
• Preferred candidate will have experience in Construction related industry.
• Prior experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Category Purchasing Managers, Senior Buyers or Expeditors to execute procurement for assigned categories.
• Develops strategies in assigned categories to ensure alignment between the national category management strategy and supporting the district/region business needs.
• Oversees the collaboration of building relationships within the Purchasing department, districts/regions and ensures alignment with the company assortment strategy.
• Collaborates with field purchasing, purchasing operations, category management, to drive execution at the field level.
• Communicates national direction and strategy to field, pricing, category management and external suppliers needed to ensure all are aligned.
• Ensures effective product performance within assigned categories to ensure profitability, product penetration, product mix and inventory turns are achieved.
• Creates necessary supply chain solutions to allow for more effective purchasing, profitability, and inventory availability.
• Partners with category management to create stronger partnerships with preferred suppliers to support continued growth within assigned category.

What This Job Offers

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