Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Superior Plus • Wayne, PA

1d • $100,000 - $123,000

About The Position

Why join us: Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do. Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation and total rewards package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly. Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible schedules to help you manage your personal and professional commitments effectively. Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends. Employee Assistance Programs: We care about you! You and your family will have access to LYRA, an industry leading platform that provides comprehensive support and a myriad of resources to help support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being. Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth. Safety Focused: We care about you and have developed a 24/7 safety mindset that is showcased throughout every facet of the organization.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field; SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 8–10+ years’ experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or inventory management.
• Strong background managing inventory in asset‑intensive, multi‑location, multi‑category environments.
• Deep hands‑on experience with Workday procurement and inventory modules, plus other PO/service/work‑order systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational discipline, and manage change.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier selection, contract terms, negotiation, and procure‑to‑pay workflows.
• Expertise in inventory management methods including cycle counting, valuation, demand/reorder principles, and optimization.
• High digital literacy including ERP tools, workflow design, and data governance.
• Solid financial awareness including budgeting, cost control, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership.
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, warehouse/material flow basics, compliance requirements, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day purchasing activities for goods and services across multiple North American divisions.
• Set departmental budgets and ensure adherence to financial controls.
• Develop and enforce purchasing policies, thresholds, and approval workflows.
• Manage, mentor, and develop purchasing and inventory team members.
• Establish and maintain cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory control procedures.
• Oversee vendor negotiations, supplier relationships, and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Explore and implement alternative inventory management models to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage procurement operations including requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, and inventory records.
• Own procurement and inventory processes within Workday and related work-order systems, leveraging digital tools for integration and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Category Management to monitor supplier performance and support procure‑to‑pay improvements.

Benefits

• Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation and total rewards package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible schedules to help you manage your personal and professional commitments effectively.
• Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
• Employee Assistance Programs: We care about you! You and your family will have access to LYRA, an industry leading platform that provides comprehensive support and a myriad of resources to help support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being.
• Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.
• Safety Focused: We care about you and have developed a 24/7 safety mindset that is showcased throughout every facet of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed