Job description:
Company Overview:
A leading company in the manufacturing and distribution sector, managing a diverse portfolio of businesses. With a commitment to building long-term relationships and fostering an inclusive culture, we focus on growth and operational excellence across our operations.
Summary:
Responsible for leading the Purchasing department, overseeing daily operations, and directly managing key sourcing responsibilities, including domestic sourcing previously handled by a separate role. This position combines strategic leadership with tactical execution in sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and cost optimization to support company goals.
Responsibilities:
Departmental Management:
- Manage department personnel and daily operations, including assuming direct responsibility for a portion of domestic sourcing.
- Lead the consolidation of sourcing responsibilities to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Hire, develop, and mentor employees, ensuring alignment with evolving departmental structure.
- Establish and continuously improve department practices and procedures.
- Oversee departmental budget and resource allocation.
- Drive performance management and accountability across the team.
Sourcing/Vendor Management:
- Personally manage key domestic sourcing responsibilities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
- Select and develop supply base based on technology, cost, and quality needs; develop negotiating strategies to optimize results.
- Maintain stable, sustainable supplier relationships and act as the escalation point for logistics and global trade.
- Ensure ERP/MRP processes align with fulfillment strategies and generate sound material acquisition strategies.
- Evaluate and develop formal contracts that protect Carlson Airflo and add stability to supplier relationships.
Inventory/Costing:
- Ensure parts availability and mitigate shortfalls through proactive sourcing and planning.
- Drive cost reduction through negotiation strategies and competitive sourcing.
- Influence product life cycle decisions and manage End of Life activities.
- Analyze markets and recommend major purchases based on cost and availability trends.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and excess inventory reviews.
Strategic Direction/Support:
- In partnership with the Director of Operations, establish and execute strategic goals for the department.
- Lead the integration of new KPIs and dashboards to monitor sourcing and inventory performance.
- Act as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with operations, accounting, sales, and external partners.
- Recommend product pricing through market research and cost analysis.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices through continuous learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- procurement: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn Park, MN 55428