Global Purchasing & Logistics Lead — AI-Driven & Seattle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 5% match

Profit-based bonus program

Paid time off (PTO) 80 hours/year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Grundens seeks a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process across ~35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Sweden. You will lead buy planning, vendor negotiations, and inbound logistics, reporting to the Director of Global Supply Chain while AI agents handle routine checks.

Based in Seattle, WA, this onsite role requires strong negotiation, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs, lead times, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing and logistics management experience.
• Experience negotiating with overseas factories.
• Familiar with freight forwarders, 3PL, and customs brokers.
• Practical AI tool experience for document checks and data updates.

Responsibilities

• Own procure-to-receive process for ~35 global vendors.
• Negotiate price, MOQs, lead times, and terms; confirm FOB prices.
• Plan seasonal buys and confirm supplier capacity.
• Place bulk and sample POs; maintain vendor data in NAV.
• Oversee inbound logistics for US and Sweden warehouses.
• Review AI agent outputs and identify automation opportunities.
• Provide weekly inbound reporting and SIOP input.

Skills

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional communication

AI oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Navision/Business Central

SQL

Access

Job description

Grundens seeks a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process across ~35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Sweden. You will lead buy planning, vendor negotiations, and inbound logistics, reporting to the Director of Global Supply Chain while AI agents handle routine checks.

Based in Seattle, WA, this onsite role requires strong negotiation, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs, lead times, and compliance.