Purchasing Manager - Builder's Wholesale Interiors

Artisan Design Group, LLC•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for procurement, product development, and inventory management for home finishing products. The role sources materials, negotiates with suppliers, and ensures that high-quality products are available at competitive prices. It also contributes to product selection, development, and lifecycle management so that the product mix reflects market trends and customer needs. The manager works across sales, marketing, operations, inventory, logistics, supply chain, and procurement to forecast demand, manage stock, coordinate delivery, and shape product promotion and sales strategies. The position also manages purchasing budgets, monitors product performance and customer satisfaction, and adjusts product strategies to support profitability and market growth. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns.

Requirements

Proven experience in purchasing management, ideally within construction or single-/multi-building family housing.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of B2B market dynamics and customer needs.
Ability to manage product lines and achieve market growth.
Ability to collaborate across departments and lead cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet customers and suppliers and attend industry events.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; preferred but not required.
Product management experience, preferably in new home construction or related B2B sectors.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies that meet product quality standards and budget requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, and negotiate contracts for advantageous terms.
Coordinate product availability with marketing and sales promotions and customer demand.
Manage the product catalog, including descriptions, specifications, and pricing.
Monitor stock levels and forecast demand with the inventory team to reduce stockouts and overstock.
Coordinate with logistics to support timely product delivery and address transportation or storage issues.
Oversee quality control for incoming products to ensure they meet specifications and standards.
Prepare and manage the purchasing budget and report on purchasing activity and financial performance.
Oversee the product lifecycle and use data to guide product enhancements, discontinuations, and expansions.
Work with sales and marketing teams to target and develop markets, and ensure the sales team can communicate product value effectively.
Maintain relationships with key clients, understand their needs, and ensure product offerings meet expectations.
Align departments with product strategy and objectives.
Review product performance against financial goals and customer satisfaction measures, and adjust strategies to improve profitability and market share.
Work with supply chain and procurement teams to support product availability, cost-effectiveness, and quality; address supply chain issues promptly.
Interview, hire, train, assign and direct employees; appraise performance; reward or discipline employees; and address complaints and problems.