Mgr, Purchasing

Core-; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis with nationwide reach, seeks a Purchasing Operations Manager to oversee national purchasing, analyze vendor consolidation, and drive best practices across sourcing teams.

You will monitor staff, maintain policies, and ensure accurate pricing while optimizing inventory control in a growing national footprint. Occasional travel is expected as part of leadership duties.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline with 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Advanced degree may offset less field experience in some disciplines.
• Certification in a purchasing or supply chain area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes vendor consolidation for purchasing and makes recommendations.
• Conducts ongoing training and consultation for staff.
• Develops and enforces purchasing policies and procedures.
• Performs overall analysis of purchasing effectiveness.
• Manages inventory control and hiring, training, and performance of associates.

Skills

Vendor consolidation

Purchasing operations

Training & coaching

Policies & procedures

Inventory control

Leadership/team management

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Advanced degree may offset less experience

Certification (preferred)

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.ob SummaryResponsible for managing national purchasing operations and overseeing daily operations. Monitor associates to ensure best practices. Perform system maintenance to ensure efficient purchasing operations, updated information and accurate pricing.Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key AccountabilitiesAnalyzes vendor consolidation for purchasing and makes recommendations.Conducts ongoing training and consultation.Develops and enforces policies and procedures.Performs overall analysis of purchasing effectiveness.Analyzes and resolves purchasing issues.Manages inventory control.Manages hiring, training, development and performance appraisals of associates.Nature and ScopeSolutions require analysis and investigation.Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.Work EnvironmentLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).Minimum QualificationsMust be a minimum of 18 years of age or olderMust pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicableEducation and ExperienceTypically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.Preferred QualificationsMember of trade organizations.Pay: $80,473.81 - $114,962.59 per yearCore & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.For more information, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov