Purchasing Manager - Mechanical at Dakota Supply Group

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Management, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Sales Trend Analysis, Vendor Relations, Team Leadership, Process Development, KPI Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Forecasting, ERP Systems, Risk Mitigation, Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Wholesale

Description

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role. DSG is seeking a Mechanical Purchasing Manager to join our supply chain leadership team. As a Purchasing Manager, you will lead the coordination of buying, inventory management and demand planning functions for the plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and onsite sewer and well segments of a multi-site wholesale distribution company. Some travel to other branches, trade shows, and training opportunities may be required. Opportunities for hybrid or fully remote work may be available for well-qualified candidates. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring proper in-stock rates, turns and other KPI’s are delivered, as well as develop processes to provide accurate forecasting and reduce obsolete inventory. In addition, this person will work collaboratively with vendors, branch managers, general managers and sales teams to identify gaps and opportunities, then develop robust plans to help support anticipated sales growth. The Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for proactively analyzing sales trends to identify purchasing opportunities, as well as understanding and monitoring the raw materials market to identify opportunities in pricing and availability and to mitigate risks from volatile pricing and availability. The qualified candidate will be an integral member of the Supply Chain leadership team and a key sponsor of strategic purchasing objectives, reporting directly to the Director of Inventory Operations and Planning, with frequent collaboration with the VP of Sales, Supplier Program Managers, Regional General Managers, Regional Sales Managers, and Branch Managers. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us. A Typical Day in the Life of a Mechanical Purchasing Manager at DSG: * Lead, mentor and supervise a dynamic team of purchasing professionals in multiple branch locations. * Collaborate with Sales and Field leaders to ensure proper inventory levels at all locations and to identify the proper demand needed for seasonal buys. * Work with vendors, branch managers, general managers and sales teams to identify gaps and opportunities and develop plans to help support anticipated sales growth. * Manage order flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support sales forecasts and to maximize the customer experience. * Develop robust inventory strategies for all branches in a hub-and-spoke distribution model. * Create processes to reduce the amount of excess inventory in branches, while developing strategies to minimize future obsolete inventory through strategic purchasing. * Establish and maintain measurable scorecards at all levels of the purchasing function, including supplier performance, buyer KPI’s and company inventory levels. * Foster relationships with key vendor partners to develop strategic partnerships that will support anticipated sales growth. * Lead the purchasing transition into a new ERP system, creating new process and procedures to enhance efficiencies. * Analyze sales trends to identify purchasing opportunities, as well as use market trend data to identify potential new offerings. * All other duties as assigned. A Successful Mechanical Purchasing Manager Typically Has: * Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline with a minimum of 8+ years related experience in the industry, including minimum 3-5 years in a management capacity, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. * Must have strong business knowledge and experience, with the ability to provide reporting and analysis of purchasing and inventory trends. * Proven skills in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating a wide variety of activities; developing, implementing and communicating policies and procedures throughout an organization. * Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with internal leaders and external partners. * Adaptability and the ability to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving work environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions. * Integrity, Credibility, is a Sensible risk taker, demonstrates Proactive leadership, possesses Accountability, Adaptability, and a Forward thinking and strategic mindset At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You: * We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). * We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential. * We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential. * You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances. * Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others. * We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). * Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP. * You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products. * We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Manager will lead the coordination of buying, inventory management, and demand planning functions for various segments of a multi-site wholesale distribution company. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure optimal inventory levels and support anticipated sales growth.