Senior Purchasing Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Purchasing Manager to partner across the network to strengthen our purchasing and demand planning strategy, bringing greater alignment, improving inventory performance, and driving operational efficiency.   What you’ll do Lead and develop a team of Buyers, Supervisors, and Demand Planners Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Establish clear structure, roles, and communication cadence Develop and maintain a forward-looking 2-year roadmap Define and implement standard workflows across purchasing and demand planning Support a network-wide regional purchasing strategy to improve efficiency and scale Drive data-backed improvements in: Inventory replenishment and min/max strategies Pricing and cost optimization Inventory balancing across the network Oversee expediting and excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory management Own inventory performance (inventory days, service levels, working capital) Track key metrics to drive results and accountability Identify and manage supply chain risks, communicating impacts to leadership Lead onboarding and training programs for consistency across the team Maintain strong ERP/system knowledge to identify gaps and improve processes Foster team engagement through regular check-ins and development initiatives   Experience 4+ years of experience in purchasing, demand planning, or supply chain within a distribution or industrial environment 2+ years of leadership experience, including managing buyers, planners, or supervisors Experience operating in a multi-site or regional environment with a focus on standardization and scalability Proven track record of improving inventory performance, service levels, and cost efficiency Experience driving process improvements and implementing standard workflows across teams Strong background working with ERP systems (purchasing, inventory, demand planning modules) Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and senior leadership