Purchasing Manager

Job Summary
The Purchasing Manager will oversee a team of three buyers responsible for replenishment across domestic and international suppliers. This role is both strategic and hands-on—balancing service levels, working capital, and vendor performance. The ideal candidate thrives on analytics, process optimization, and leadership.

Your primary success measures will be:

• Fulfillment: Customer order fill rate
• Inventory Investment: Total inventory dollars and turns

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three buyers managing daily replenishment across multiple product categories and distribution centers.
• Oversee both domestic and international purchasing, including vendor communication, lead-time management, and logistics coordination.
• Maintain exceptional customer fulfillment by balancing supply, demand, and inventory investment.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory performance through ERP data and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to align purchasing strategies with demand forecasts and promotions.
• Continuously improve purchasing processes and systems through automation, analytics, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management experience, ideally in distribution.
• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising a purchasing team.
• Strong ERP system proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and analytics skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
• Proven ability to manage fulfillment and inventory KPIs simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage both domestic and international supply chains, including import documentation and freight coordination.

Preferred / Optional Qualifications:

• Experience with supply and demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP processes.
• Background in international sourcing or vendor development.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Purchasing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Supply chain management: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gahanna, OH 43230 (Required)

Work Location: In person