Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Bedrosians Tile and Stone•Tustin, CA

About The Position

The Purchasing & Procurement Manager works with company leadership to develop procurement and purchasing strategy and is responsible for establishing and executing processes and procedures that maintain appropriate stock levels. The role evaluates sales trends and competitor activity to assess potential new products, manages the purchasing team’s product launch process, and partners with the CFO to ensure buying stays within Open to Buy and product category budgets. It also ensures inventory accuracy and appropriate stocking levels. The manager oversees procurement strategy, supplier relationships and negotiations, purchasing logistics, inventory allocation and controls, budgeting, and delivery timelines. They lead and develop a team of eight, improve departmental processes and technology systems, and coordinate with marketing, sample production, finance, and product development to support product launches and product lifecycle decisions. The position also provides weekly reporting and forecasting, evaluates category performance, and develops regional MSRP pricing plans based on competitor pricing and market trends. The work takes place in a well-lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement and/or supply chain roles of increasing scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Strong financial background.
Advanced, in-depth knowledge of Excel and/or PowerBI.
Effective business planning, project management, problem-solving, negotiation, and financial analysis skills.
Excellent communication and strong collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused.

Responsibilities

Work with leadership to develop procurement and planning business strategy.
Negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
Develop organizational capacity through improved programs, policies, and systems.
Build and maintain vendor relationships and ensure EDI vendor compliance.
Develop inventory controls to identify demand for new materials.
Optimize allocation across e-commerce and retail locations.
Follow company rules, procedures, goals, and directives.
Maintain Open to Buy and review it weekly with Finance.
Align purchasing plans with company-wide goals and manage regular reconciliation.
Track inventory-level targets and adjust plans as needed.
Evaluate and maintain stocking levels by product collection, including Value Centers, Dropped, and Pre-Dropped inventory.
Ensure timely delivery of materials.
Estimate, negotiate, and manage budgets.
Manage and develop the purchasing team of eight individuals.
Improve process discipline and technology systems to increase efficiency.
Coordinate with marketing, sample production, and finance to support product launches.
Partner with Product Development to create and manage a product discontinuation process.
Set weekly markdown and transfer targets to optimize inventory across channels.
Deliver weekly business reports and forecasts summarizing prior performance and profitability to support decisions.
Develop regional MSRP pricing plans by analyzing competitor pricing and market trends.
Evaluate and analyze sales performance across product categories.
Perform other duties as assigned.