Purchasing Manager ($80-105k per year, salaried)
Since 1907, Dunn Lumber has been a family-owned company operating locally in the Seattle areaAs a building materials supplier with nine retail locations, it is our mission to sell and deliver products to contractors, homeowners, DIYers, and everyone in betweenWe are dedicated to building and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers by providing expert advice and high-quality productsBenefits include:
Fully paid health insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescriptions $900/year company contribution to your Health Savings Account More than 20 days of Paid Time Off earned in your first year 401(k) retirement benefit with top of the market company match Fixed full time schedules Closed on Sundays Paid Training Profit Sharing and Annual Incentives Cell Phone Stipend Come work for a company where you are a name, not a number! We are looking for employees who want to learn a skillset and be an active part of our cultureThe Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all department functions and employees in the Purchasing DepartmentThis position oversees the acquisition of materials and goods for company operationsThis position encompasses strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and optimizing procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and qualityEssential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without noticeTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyDevelop an appropriate procurement strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible costOptimize Inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while meeting customer demandsForecast and anticipate demand to ensure adequate stock and timely delivery of productsIdentify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate contracts and terms to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely deliveryMaintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, managing performance and resolving issues effectivelyOversee the movement of goods from suppliers to the organization and from the organization to customer and retail locationsManage distribution processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operationsMonitor and control inventory levels, ensuring appropriate stock to meet demandsImplement inventory tracking systems and methodologies to optimize stock levelsContinuously analyze supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvementsImplement best practices to streamline operations and reduce costs when possibleIdentify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, price fluctuations, or supplier issuesPrepare and present reports, data analysis, and metrics related to procurement activitiesIse data to make informed decisions and recommendations for improvementLead, mentor, and manage a team involved in all organizational procurement functionsAssist in other duties as assigned Previous Experince Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field or job functionMinimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably for multi-location retail operation or 5 years of Sales experience from a distributor to a retail operationComprehensive knowledge of building products Preferred Experience in managing and developing people to achieve high levels of success and business goalsProven success at building long-term relationships with vendors, customers, and co-workersTechnical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applicationsStrong negotiation and networking skillsExcellent analytical, planning, and organizational skillsAbility to gather and analyze data, discuss financial statements, demand forecasts and other modelsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPhysical Demands Mobility:
Purchasing Manager should be able to move around the office space comfortably, walking between departments or areas as needed throughout the dayLifting:
Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials (up to 25 pounds) might be required when restocking supplies or organizing storage areasSitting/Standing:
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while working on a computer, conducting meetings, or performing administrative tasksThe role may also require standing during meetings or when interacting with staff or visitorsManual Dexterity:
Proficiency in using office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and other devices is essentialVisual Acuity:
Clear vision for reading and analyzing documents, as well as operating computer screens and other office equipmentCommunication:
Ability to verbally communicate with team members, clients, and vendors in person, via phone, or through electronic communication devicesAdaptability:
Flexibility to work in different office environments, handle occasional moderate noise levels, and adapt to changing work demandsDriving/Transportation:
The Purchasing Manager may be required to attend work functions on off-site locations or visit vendor locationsReliable transportation is requiredWork Environment The Purchasing Manager will operate in a well-equipped office space with standard office furniture, including a desk, computer, phone, and other necessary toolsInteraction with various departments, employees, clients, and vendors is commonThis role involves frequent collaboration with team members and requires effective communication and interpersonal skillsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelinesPandoLogicCategory:
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Purchasing Manager Recommended Skills Accounting Adaptability Analytical Coordinating Customer Satisfaction Data Analysis Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Fully paid health insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescriptions $900/year company contribution to your Health Savings Account More than 20 days of Paid Time Off earned in your first year 401(k) retirement benefit with top of the market company match Fixed full time schedules Closed on Sundays Paid Training Profit Sharing and Annual Incentives Cell Phone Stipend Come work for a company where you are a name, not a number! We are looking for employees who want to learn a skillset and be an active part of our cultureThe Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all department functions and employees in the Purchasing DepartmentThis position oversees the acquisition of materials and goods for company operationsThis position encompasses strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and optimizing procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and qualityEssential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without noticeTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyDevelop an appropriate procurement strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible costOptimize Inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while meeting customer demandsForecast and anticipate demand to ensure adequate stock and timely delivery of productsIdentify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate contracts and terms to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely deliveryMaintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, managing performance and resolving issues effectivelyOversee the movement of goods from suppliers to the organization and from the organization to customer and retail locationsManage distribution processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operationsMonitor and control inventory levels, ensuring appropriate stock to meet demandsImplement inventory tracking systems and methodologies to optimize stock levelsContinuously analyze supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvementsImplement best practices to streamline operations and reduce costs when possibleIdentify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, price fluctuations, or supplier issuesPrepare and present reports, data analysis, and metrics related to procurement activitiesIse data to make informed decisions and recommendations for improvementLead, mentor, and manage a team involved in all organizational procurement functionsAssist in other duties as assigned Previous Experince Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field or job functionMinimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably for multi-location retail operation or 5 years of Sales experience from a distributor to a retail operationComprehensive knowledge of building products Preferred Experience in managing and developing people to achieve high levels of success and business goalsProven success at building long-term relationships with vendors, customers, and co-workersTechnical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applicationsStrong negotiation and networking skillsExcellent analytical, planning, and organizational skillsAbility to gather and analyze data, discuss financial statements, demand forecasts and other modelsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPhysical Demands Mobility:
Purchasing Manager should be able to move around the office space comfortably, walking between departments or areas as needed throughout the dayLifting:
Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials (up to 25 pounds) might be required when restocking supplies or organizing storage areasSitting/Standing:
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while working on a computer, conducting meetings, or performing administrative tasksThe role may also require standing during meetings or when interacting with staff or visitorsManual Dexterity:
Proficiency in using office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and other devices is essentialVisual Acuity:
Clear vision for reading and analyzing documents, as well as operating computer screens and other office equipmentCommunication:
Ability to verbally communicate with team members, clients, and vendors in person, via phone, or through electronic communication devicesAdaptability:
Flexibility to work in different office environments, handle occasional moderate noise levels, and adapt to changing work demandsDriving/Transportation:
The Purchasing Manager may be required to attend work functions on off-site locations or visit vendor locationsReliable transportation is requiredWork Environment The Purchasing Manager will operate in a well-equipped office space with standard office furniture, including a desk, computer, phone, and other necessary toolsInteraction with various departments, employees, clients, and vendors is commonThis role involves frequent collaboration with team members and requires effective communication and interpersonal skillsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelinesPandoLogicCategory:
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Purchasing Manager Recommended Skills Accounting Adaptability Analytical Coordinating Customer Satisfaction Data Analysis Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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