Purchasing Manager

BALDWIN SUPPLY COMPANY • Plymouth, MN

1d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading purchasing and inventory management functions, ensuring efficient procurement of goods and services while optimizing inventory investment. This role oversees vendor relationships, contract negotiations, inventory forecasting, and purchasing processes while leading and developing the purchasing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years purchasing or supply chain experience
• Leadership experience required
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
• Leadership and team development
• Inventory management and forecasting
• Strong negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication
• Organization and multitasking
• Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team
• Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations
• Oversee staffing, training, and development
• Ensure compliance with company policies
• Delegate and monitor workflow
• Foster a collaborative team environment
• Oversee purchasing processes and ensure best practices
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms
• Maintain strong vendor relationships
• Manage forecasting, inventory levels, and replenishment
• Oversee inventory counts and reconciliation
• Review purchase orders for accuracy
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
• Address defective goods and daily returns
• Annual stock returns to the suppliers
• Analyze purchasing data and drive improvements
• Collaborate with leadership on cost-saving strategies

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance
• a generous retirement savings plan
• flexible work arrangements
• generous paid time off
• ongoing professional development opportunities
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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