Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager - Hybrid (Seattle)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 5% match

Profit-based bonus program

Paid time off (PTO) 80 hours/year

10 paid holidays (incl. floating)

Job summary

Grundens USA LTD seeks a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process for the USA and Sweden, reporting to the Director of Global Supply Chain. You will lead vendor negotiations, planning, POs, and inbound logistics while overseeing AI-driven checks and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing/logistics, experience with NAV/Business Central, and a strong data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing and logistics management experience with technology as an accelerator.
• Track record negotiating price and terms with overseas factories.
• Experience with freight forwarders, 3PL warehouses, and customs brokers.
• Working knowledge of customs processes; licensed customs broker a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Navision/Business Central; Access or SQL a plus.
• Apparel or footwear experience strongly preferred; outdoor or fishing industry a plus.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics that reflect Grundens values.
• Practical experience using AI tools, such as Claude, to check documents and automate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price, MOQs, lead times, and terms; confirm FOB prices in writing.
• Build seasonal buy schedules with Planning and Finance and confirm supplier capacity.
• Place bulk and sample POs; keep item and vendor data current in NAV.
• Onboard vendors; maintain Vendor Compliance Manual; coordinate inspections.
• Run monthly supplier scorecard; resolve late, short, and disputed shipments.
• Own inbound plan for U.S. and Sweden warehouses including intercompany transfers.
• Approve freight bookings; manage forwarder and 3PL costs and service levels.
• Oversee HS classification, customs requests, and duty/tariff projects with Finance.
• Review AI agent exceptions daily and identify automation opportunities.
• Provide weekly inbound reporting and SIOP input; review vendor invoices with AP.

Skills

Purchasing & logistics management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional communication

AI tool usage

Excel / MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

Navision/Business Central

Access

SQL

Claude (AI tools)

Job description

Grundens USA LTD seeks a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to own the procure-to-receive process for the USA and Sweden, reporting to the Director of Global Supply Chain. You will lead vendor negotiations, planning, POs, and inbound logistics while overseeing AI-driven checks and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing/logistics, experience with NAV/Business Central, and a strong data-driven approach.