Procurement and Inventory Manager

Willow Valley Communities•Pequea Township, PA

About The Position

Procurement and Inventory Manager Willow Valley Communities Join a skilled and collaborative team where your expertise as a Procurement and Inventory Manager will be valued. At Willow Valley Communities, you will be part of a professional environment that values excellence, respect, and wellbeing—while offering outstanding benefits and growth opportunities. Why Work at WVC? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous Paid Time Off: Including a paid day off for your birthday Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities Exceptional On-Site Amenities: Fitness center, pool, spa, cafés, and more Our Award-Winning Culture Our culture is guided by our MORE values—Make a Difference • Own Excellence • Respect Relationships • Enhance Wellbeing We are proud to be ranked #2 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the nation and #1 in Pennsylvania for two consecutive years (Newsweek 2025 & 2026). At WVC, we inspire each person to embrace the possibilities of a life lived forward—and you’ll feel empowered and supported from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field
4-10 years related experience

Responsibilities

Purchasing and Procurement:• Interacts with various WVC departments on a daily basis.• Sources, evaluates, and interacts with suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, and delivery.• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for WVC.• Processes and manages purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.• Reviews deliveries against orders; tracks status and confirms receipts.• Approves invoices and ensures that all invoices are timely submitted to Accounts Payable for payment.• Maintains strong, positive business relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
Inventory Management and Control:• Understands the inventory supply needs of various WVC departments.• Oversees key inventory storage locations identified throughout the campuses.• Implements and maintains inventory control procedures to ensure accurate stock levels at these locations.• Monitors and analyzes inventory needs against current inventory levels; manages the inventory replenishment process in support of daily Operations. • Organizes and maintains accurate records of all inventoried items. • Evaluates and processes “spot” requests for non-inventoried materials, goods, and supplies.
Strategic Planning and Analysis:• Develops inventory planning strategies based on historical usage data for existing and future Operations.• Researches information on products, services, sources, etc.• Provides insights and recommendations on purchasing strategies and inventory control.• Solicits bids; evaluates bid proposals.• Evaluates, negotiates with, and chooses the best suppliers for materials, goods, and services. • Manages contracts, service agreements and/or master agreements between suppliers and WVC.• Works with Accounting to manage certificates of insurance for various contractors.• Collaborates with Operations and Finance to align procurement and inventory activities with WVC’s business goals.• Develops and maintains overall purchasing and inventory policies.• Recruits, hires, and trains any supporting staff.