Manager Purchasing

Sonepar USA - La Vergne, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

La Vergne, TN

501-1,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Crawford Electric Supply is responsible for overseeing the purchasing department, developing policies and procedures, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective inventory management. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze market trends to make informed purchasing decisions. The Purchasing Manager will also participate in strategic planning and collaborate with branch managers to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing department policies and procedures for buyers and other branch personnel to follow.
• Participate in RFP process to recommend or approve selection of major vendors.
• Establish and develop professional relationships with vendors, manufacturers and agents.
• Negotiate terms of major vendor contracts or orders.
• Review and approve purchasing documents and agreements.
• Responsible for Inventory Management.
• Participate in Product Line Consolidation process.
• Review branch product lines and secure competitive pricing.
• Establish policies to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding shortages.
• Responsible for achieving inventory ratios and goals.
• Establish good rapport with branch managers and management team.
• Evaluate and recommend preferred methods of handling and delivery methods.
• Provide summary reports and recommendations to management.
• Represent team at internal management meetings and execute decisions from these meetings.
• Responsible for traveling and attending purchasing meetings.
• Attend industry related functions as requested by President.
• Spearhead investigations for technology improvement that helps departmental productivity gains.
• Continuous learning and education to build purchasing, negotiation and communication skills.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of electrical products and distribution industry.
• At least 5 years buying experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a supervisor of a purchasing department.
• Four year college degree preferred with a minimum of 2-year associates degree or equivalent from a college or technical school.
• Minimum of 4 years of industry related experience, such as product, sales, purchasing, project or operations.
• Proven negotiating and contract writing skills.
• Highly effective communicator, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Eclipse experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401K Matching
• Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid Vacation/Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Long term and Short term disability
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities to learn and grow.