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Job Description

Do you want to be part of an organization in growth mode? Are you someone who values working for a debt-free company committed to constant improvement? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team.

This is an onsite role in Farmers Branch, TX, Monday - Friday from 7am - 4pm

The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, high integrity, and a growth mindset. Hi-Line is a nationwide distributor of over 100,000+ industrial aftermarket products across industries like transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power, manufacturing, and heavy equipment.

This person should be a highly skilled professional who can lead a team, pay attention to details, work effectively with various organizational levels, and help strategize our long-term business plans. We're looking for a leader to improve processes, grow market share, and enjoy learning and training others.

• Create daily purchases of inventory based on demand to prevent back orders.
• Maintain and adjust lead times of inventory from suppliers to ensure timely delivery of replenishment stock.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and reputation.
• Contribute to product meetings.
• Respond to changing conditions in product supply, market trends, and pricing.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors for advantageous terms.
• Resolve pricing, receipt, and other variances from suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers and problem-solve situations.
• Build and share weekly reports to track current status and future challenges.
• Source new products and vendors, integrating them effectively to add value.
• Analyze inventory data to reset parameters like lead time and min/max levels.

• Minimum five years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Procurement Certifications
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management software
• Experience with industrial MRO products
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Interpersonal skills for sensitive and confidential situations
• Experience with blanket purchase orders
• Effective negotiation, persuasion, and strategizing skills

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Steady growth history as a privately held, Dallas-based company
• Friendly and comfortable work environment
• Security of working for a debt-free, essential business

Hi-Line, America's Mobile Industrial Hardware Store, has been thriving since 1959, serving over 6,000 customers across 30+ industries. Headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas, we provide access to over 100,000 high-quality industrial MRO products nationwide.

This position reports directly to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain.