Purchasing Manager

divh2Purchasing Manager/h2pCarroll Distributing Construction Supply, Incs Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of products to support operations across Carrolls multiple Construction Supply store locations. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and strategic sourcing of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels, strong vendor relationships, and alignment with company goals for profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction./ppKey Responsibilities/pulliDevelop and execute purchasing strategies to support 37 Carroll store locations, ensuring consistent product availability and inventory optimization/liliSource, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable supply/liliAnalyze purchasing data, sales trends, and inventory levels to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstock situations/liliCollaborate with store managers, operations, and sales teams to understand product needs and regional demand variations/liliMonitor and manage inventory turns, fill rates, and purchasing performance indicators to drive operational efficiency/liliIdentify cost-saving opportunities, including bulk purchasing, vendor consolidation, and alternative sourcing strategies/liliEnsure accuracy and integrity of purchasing data within Prelude ERP Accounting System./liliStay informed on market trends, material pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks within the construction industry/liliLead, mentor, and develop purchasing staff as needed/li/ulpQualifications/pulliBachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)/lili5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in construction materials, building supply, or distribution environments/liliStrong negotiation and vendor management skills/liliProven ability to manage purchasing across multiple locations or a large-scale operation/liliExperience with ERP systems and inventory management tools/liliAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills/liliExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities/li/ulpKey Competencies/pulliStrategic thinking and planning/liliCost control and financial acumen/liliData-driven decision making/liliAttention to detail and accuracy/liliAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment/liliLeadership and team development/li/ulpExcellent Compensation and Benefits!/pulliEmployee Stock Ownership Program/lili401K/liliFlex Spending Account/liliHealth Insurance/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Insurance/liliCompany paid Life Insurance/liliCompany paid Long Term Disability/liliShort Term Disability/liliSupplement Assurity plans offered/liliAccrued Paid Time Off/li/ul/div