AI-Driven Global Purchasing & Logistics Lead

Grundéns; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Profit-based bonus program

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Grundéns is seeking a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process across about 35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Grundens Sweden. You will lead buy planning, vendor negotiation, and inbound logistics while partnering with AI agents to optimize purchasing decisions.

You will report to the Director of Global Supply Chain and drive supplier performance, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic outdoor apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing and logistics management experience.
• Experience negotiating with overseas factories.
• Experience with freight forwarders, 3PL warehouses, and customs brokers.
• Experience using AI tools to check documents and automate tasks.
• Proficiency in Navision/Business Central; Access/SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price, MOQs, lead times, and terms with vendors.
• Build seasonal buy schedules with Planning and Finance.
• Place bulk and sample POs and maintain data in NAV.
• Onboard vendors, maintain the Vendor Compliance Manual, coordinate inspections.
• Run the monthly supplier scorecard and resolve late shipments.
• Own inbound plan for U.S. and Sweden warehouses.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Planning & forecasting

Data-driven purchasing

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tool usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Navision/Business Central

SQL

Access

Excel

Job description

Grundéns is seeking a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process across about 35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Grundens Sweden. You will lead buy planning, vendor negotiation, and inbound logistics while partnering with AI agents to optimize purchasing decisions.

You will report to the Director of Global Supply Chain and drive supplier performance, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic outdoor apparel environment.