Purchasing Manager
About The Position
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for all aspects of the purchased “New Goods” program at Goodwill Central Texas. This role blends strategic sourcing, procurement, merchandising, and inventory oversight to drive retail revenue growth. Success in this position requires business acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build and manage vendor relationships in alignment with organizational goals. Quarterly Bonus Potential: The Purchasing Manager has the potential to earn up to a max of 25% of their quarterly salary based on performance in key metrics in their department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, finance, or account preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or buying.
- At least 2 years of experience in a retail or merchandising environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office environments such as SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.
- Familiarity with enterprise level accounting systems such as Microsoft D365 environments.
- Strong Excel and Data Entry Skills
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to work with all levels of staff.
- Ability to interpret and apply work instructions in English.
- Commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong and effective vendor relationships to identify and procure merchandise appropriate for Goodwill retail stores.
- Negotiate and obtain bids and/or quotes for all purchasing needs from suppliers and contractors. This includes monitoring their progress and checking the quality of services provided.
- Request quotes, document and analyze bids received and make determination as to best supplier for our goods, based on costs, quality, terms, and other factors.
- Attend tradeshows and industry events to source new vendors and stay current with market trends.
- Create and execute merchandising strategies and product assortments aligned with seasonal, consumer, and business trends.
- Ensure program key performance indicators are met, specifically revenue, sell-through, and margin goals.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing Assistant Manager to replenish warehouse stock and maintain inventory to fulfill weekly store orders.
- Oversee inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and confirmation of receipts to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate documentation and clear communication across Retail and Finance departments.
- Manage inventory and cycle count processes in collaboration with retail leaders and accounting.
- Generate and submit purchase orders through financial systems (D365) and maintain system data integrity.
- Ensure timely entry and updates of new vendors and products into systems (D365).
- Support Senior Management on strategic and operational initiatives related to New Goods.
- Provide clear and effective written and verbal communications to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in documentation of all related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Stay informed of market and regulatory changes affecting vendor relations and product compliance.
- Maintain database of key vendors and keep current with information including price lists, contract, and shipping details.
- Attend scheduled meetings and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
