Regional Purchasing Manager

Woodgrain - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Regional Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing inventory management within the region, focusing on replenishment, forecasting, inventory accuracy, and purchasing metrics. The role aims to optimize asset returns through effective vendor management and strong relationships, while ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting service level requirements.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage forecasts and safety stock levels to optimize return on assets.
• Work closely with key decision makers in the region to support sales growth and profitability.
• Ensure that all service levels are met, including quality and on-time performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors to identify product opportunities.
• Manage new component setup and communications with sales and operations teams.
• Support SAP implementation as a regional Super User.
• Manage excess and obsolete component exit strategies.
• Establish standardized ordering processes and procedures.
• Manage inventory productivity through component turns.
• Develop actionable reporting to drive decision making.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of buyers to cover all regional needs.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to team members to encourage growth and responsibility.
• Facilitate weekly inventory control meetings.
• Inspire, coach, and lead the team to meet or exceed established KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Inventory Management, Business Administration, or Management.
• Four years of experience in millwork, logistics, and/or replenishment.
• Two years of experience in a Supply Chain organization with multiple locations.
• Two years of experience in the retail industry.
• Three years of experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodology.
• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of the millwork industry.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.