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A large retail/distribution company is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager to lead the Procurement functions of their operations. Reporting to the President, this person will manage a spend of $140 million and oversee a team. Key responsibilities include the following:

Establish and maintain best practices for all procurement functions throughout the organization
Manage large purchasing budgets and vendor contracts
Lead vendor negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, rebates, and promotional programs
Manage relationships with key vendors and stakeholders
Supervise, motivate, and lead a team of buyers
Manage day to day purchasing of goods
Deliver cost-savings through rebates and pricing discounts
Work closely with distribution and logistics teams to ensure inventory accuracy
Minimize obsolete and slow-moving inventory

The Purchasing Manager must possess the following:

10+ years of purchasing experience
5+ years of management experience including hiring, firing, training, and coaching
Excellent vendor management and negotiation experience
Experience with industrial products required
Excellent business acumen

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Establish and maintain best practices for all procurement functions throughout the organization
Manage large purchasing budgets and vendor contracts
Lead vendor negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, rebates, and promotional programs
Manage relationships with key vendors and stakeholders
Supervise, motivate, and lead a team of buyers<

Purchasing Manager

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