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Position Details & Responsibilities

A growing industrial distribution organization is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead its purchasing and sourcing operations at its North Texas distribution center. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing a team of buyers while managing inventory procurement, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing initiatives that support a nationwide distribution network.

The ideal candidate will have a strong purchasing background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to use data, market trends, and supplier partnerships to improve inventory availability, reduce costs, and drive operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the purchasing team while overseeing daily procurement activities and supplier performance
• Manage inventory purchasing to ensure product availability and minimize backorders across multiple distribution channels
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while negotiating pricing, contracts, and favorable purchasing terms
• Analyze inventory trends, forecasting data, and market conditions to make strategic purchasing decisions
• Partner with internal teams to introduce new products, manage product life cycles, and optimize inventory levels
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, KPI reporting, and regular business reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing costs, inventory efficiency, and overall supply chain performance
• Oversee vendor management, product setup, inventory maintenance, and purchasing system accuracy
• Maintain multiple sourcing options for key products to reduce supply risk and improve service levels
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting company growth and operational excellence

For more information on this position or the full job description, please contact Amie Bowman at Herk & Associates:

AmieB@herkandassociates.com 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within an industrial, manufacturing, MRO, distribution, or related environment
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing buyers or purchasing teams
• Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts and improving purchasing costs
• Knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and procurement best practices
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, WMS, or other inventory management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional purchasing or supply chain certifications are a plus