Central Purchasing Manager

The Cook & Boardman Group - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

1-10 employees

About the position

The Central Purchasing Manager will lead a centralized purchasing team to enhance efficiency, optimize costs, and ensure service excellence within the company's network. This strategic role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop scalable processes in a shared service model, aligning purchasing strategies with overall company goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the central purchasing function.
• Establish and manage inventory targets, utilizing data-driven insights to improve Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO).
• Oversee the end-to-end planning and ordering process for timely and accurate procurement of materials.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and develop year-over-year cost reduction initiatives.
• Map out, streamline, and optimize purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Build and lead a high-performing purchasing team, providing clear goals and performance feedback.
• Partner with stakeholders across various departments to support the network with high-quality engagement.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience leading a purchasing team, preferably within a multi-location business.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience with ERP-driven planning/purchasing systems.
• Proven experience in building and managing a team to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the building products or electronics industry.
• Knowledge of both stock and highly configured product purchases.