Purchasing Manager

White Water Marine Hardware; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Health Insurance 50%

Dental Insurance 50%

Vision Insurance 50%

POP Pre-tax option

Sick days (front-loaded)

Job summary

White Water Marine Hardware in Clearwater, FL is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to build and modernize the purchasing function for a growing marine hardware supplier.

You will improve forecasting, inventory planning, supplier performance, and purchasing systems while shaping streamlined processes and cost-effective operations across global suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Build forecasting models using historical demand.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance for quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage international purchasing, freight coordination, customs documentation, and import logistics.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials arrive on the correct ocean shipments for on-time customer delivery.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support company objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with sales and operations to maintain appropriate stock.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, shortages, and delivery delays.
• Coordinate with warehouse, accounting, and sales departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information within the ERP system.
• Prepare purchasing reports, forecasts, and budget recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical purchasing practices
• Mentor purchasing staff and improve department capabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

5+ years purchasing or supply chain experience

2+ years purchasing management

Strong negotiation & vendor management

Excel & MS Office proficiency

Analytical & problem-solving abilities

Effective communication & organization

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

White Water Marine Hardware supplies stainless steel hardware to some of the best brands in the boating industry. We’re a growing wholesale business with offices in California and Florida, and this role is based in our Clearwater, FL office. On-the-job training is provided to get you up to speed on our products.

We own and operate two overseas manufacturing facilities and maintain distribution centers on both the East and West Coast, allowing us to provide competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable delivery. We pride ourselves on listening to our customers and partnering with them to develop innovative new products that meet the evolving needs of the marine industry. In addition to our OEM business, our products are available through leading e-commerce marketplaces and our sister company, Marine Depot Direct.

We're a team of passionate, engaged people who enjoy solving problems and making a difference for our customers. As a 25-person company, we value teamwork, ownership, and a willingness to roll up our sleeves and help wherever needed. Every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our continued growth.

Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Feel free to visit our website to learn more: http://www.whitewatermh.com

Position Summary

We are looking for a strategic Purchasing Manager who wants the opportunity to build and modernize the purchasing function of a growing company.

Rather than stepping into a mature department, you'll have the opportunity to improve forecasting, inventory planning, supplier performance, purchasing systems, and overall supply chain processes. We're looking for someone who enjoys creating better ways of operating—not just maintaining existing ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers
• Build forecasting models using historical demand.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance for quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage international purchasing, freight coordination, customs documentation, and import logistics.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials arrive on the correct ocean shipments for on-time customer delivery.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support company objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with sales and operations to maintain appropriate stock.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, shortages, and delivery delays.
• Coordinate with warehouse, accounting, and sales departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information within the ERP system.
• Prepare purchasing reports, forecasts, and budget recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical purchasing practices
• Mentor purchasing staff and improve department capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Marine, manufacturing, industrial, or distribution industry experience.
• Inventory planning and demand forecasting.
• International freight, customs, and tariff management.
• Supplier performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Details

• In-person
• Full-Time

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching Company contributions
• 50% Health Insurance
• 50% Dental Insurance
• 50% Vision Insurance
• Premium Only Plan (POP) Plan where above medical insurance can be opted to be pre-tax
• 6 Sick Days are front-loaded on January 1st (pro-rated if hired later in the year)
• 5 Vacation days after 1 full year of employment are front-loaded on January 1st (increases per a schedule)
• Extended paid holiday between Christmas and NYE. For our full list of holidays, please see below*

Paid Holidays

• New Year’s Day*
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day plus the Friday after
• Christmas

*New hires are eligible for paid holidays after 30 days of employment.

*Please note that our offices close between Christmas and New Year’s Day with paid time off for weekdays between those holidays.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions have a direct impact on the success of the business. If you enjoy building supplier relationships, improving processes, and driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.