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This is a high-visibility role that reports directly to the President and delivers real impact on margins, efficiency, and growth.Key Responsibilities • Own all purchasing and procurement activities across the business • Lead vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, and long-term supplier relationships managing $20M+ annual spend • Oversee inventory levels, forecasting, replenishment, cycle counting, receiving, and stock management • Coordinate closely with warehouse and receiving operations • Lead and develop a small team of 3 (forklift driver and inventory personnel) • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive gross margin improvement • Implement and improve procurement processes and systemsWhat You Bring 8+ years of procurement/purchasing experience with proven ownership of vendor negotiations and pricing. Strong background in inventory management and forecasting is essential. Leadership experience (team management required) and a hands-on, operational mindset are a must. Manufacturing or building materials experience is a huge plus. Proficiency with Excel and inventory systems required. Degree is a plus.Why You’ll Love It • Join one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the space with a people-first culture focused on integrity and craftsmanship • Direct line to the President with high visibility and immediate impact • Competitive compensation: $95,000 – $120,000 base salary (open to higher for exceptional candidates) • Standard benefits package including a 401(k) program (no match – started April 1st) • Hybrid flexibility during transition available for the right candidate • Opportunity to build structure, professionalism, and accountability in a growing operation3 Keys to SuccessEstablish professional relationships with vendors and strengthen long-term partnershipsCommand respect from your team and provide clear, confident leadershipTake complete ownership of the full inventory process and tracking","company":"Robert Half","rawCompany":"robert half","city":"Abilene","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-02T16:24:54.039Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"444180","title":"Other Building Material Dealers","slug":"other-building-material-dealers"},{"code":"423420","title":"Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"office-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Manager","description":"Purchasing Manager (Operations-Focused) – Abilene, TX (On-site)Exciting hands-on leadership opportunity at a fast-growing, family-owned manufacturer!We are seeking a driven Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement, vendor management, and inventory operations in our rapidly expanding, inventory-intensive manufacturing business. 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