Head of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing

RRC Solutions Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in Davenport, IA seeks a procurement and operations leader who will manage inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership to drive profitability and customer satisfaction. The role directs procurement operations, metrics, expenses and revenue, sales support, and compliance with safety standards.

You will oversee marketing execution, product portfolio strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to grow private-label lines and account wins.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate department staff, ensuring proper staffing levels, performance management, and effective problem resolution.
• Inventory & Vendor Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels; negotiate pricing and programs with suppliers; manage stock dispositions and service levels.
• Customer & Vendor Relations: Primary contact for accounts and suppliers, ensuring prompt, accurate communication and high fulfillment standards.
• Process Improvement: Establish and refine departmental procedures to maximize operational efficiency and productivity.
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee secondary operational units, such as internal logistics/freight control and specialized merchandising teams, as assigned.
• Marketing & Promotional Execution: Direct marketing functions, including trade shows, promotional events, digital campaigns, sales incentives, product launches, and targeted catalogs.
• Strategic Growth & Sales Support: Lead strategic bid analyses for major accounts; collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth of private-label or exclusive product lines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

RRC Solutions Group in Davenport, IA seeks a procurement and operations leader who will manage inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership to drive profitability and customer satisfaction. The role directs procurement operations, metrics, expenses and revenue, sales support, and compliance with safety standards.

You will oversee marketing execution, product portfolio strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to grow private-label lines and account wins.