Purchasing & Inventory Manager (Rochester)

Why join us:Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation and total rewards package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible schedules to help you manage your personal and professional commitments effectively.Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.Employee Assistance Programs: We care about you! You and your family will have access to LYRA, an industry leading platform that provides comprehensive support and a myriad of resources to help support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being.Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.Safety Focused: We care about you and have developed a 24/7 safety mindset that is showcased throughout every facet of the organization.What you'll do:Lead day‐to‐day purchasing activities for goods and services across multiple North American divisions.Set departmental budgets and ensure adherence to financial controls.Develop and enforce purchasing policies, thresholds, and approval workflows.Manage, mentor, and develop purchasing and inventory team members.Establish and maintain cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory control procedures.Oversee vendor negotiations, supplier relationships, and cost‐reduction opportunities.Explore and implement alternative inventory management models to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Manage procurement operations including requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, and inventory records.Own procurement and inventory processes within Workday and related work-order systems, leveraging digital tools for integration and efficiency.Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Category Management to monitor supplier performance and support procure‐to‐pay improvements.What you bring:Post-secondary education in a relevant field; SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent designation preferred.8–10+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or inventory management.Strong background managing inventory in asset‐intensive, multi‐location, multi‐category environments.Deep hands‐on experience with Workday procurement and inventory modules, plus other PO/service/work‐order systems.Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational discipline, and manage change.Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier selection, contract terms, negotiation, and procure‐to‐pay workflows.Expertise in inventory management methods including cycle counting, valuation, demand/reorder principles, and optimization.High digital literacy including ERP tools, workflow design, and data governance.Solid financial awareness including budgeting, cost control, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership.Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, warehouse/material flow basics, compliance requirements, and cross‐functional collaboration.The expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000 to $123,000 USDPlease note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.PayTypeSalaryEmploymentIndicatorFull TimeHiringMinRate100000HiringMaxRate123000