Purchasing Manager

Unclassified; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Unclassified is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Brooklyn, NY to oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships across five locations. The role focuses on ensuring product availability, negotiating terms, and optimizing profitability in a multi-location supply environment.

Responsibilities include managing the purchasing department, coordinating transfers, and collaborating with Distribution and Customer Service to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data entry and email communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for the main warehouse and five locations.
• Source new products and identify obsolete items to discontinue.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate daily inventory transfers between locations.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and availability.
• Manage the Purchasing Department and support the Special Orders team.
• Work closely with Distribution and Customer Service to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Email communication

Teamwork

Job description

Purchasing Manager Location: Brooklyn, NY Salary: $75K–$95K DOE Established apartment building supply company with 35+ years in business is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and product availability across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for the main warehouse and five locations.
• Source new products and identify obsolete items to discontinue.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate daily inventory transfers between locations.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and availability.
• Manage the Purchasing Department and support the Special Orders team.
• Work closely with Distribution and Customer Service to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data entry and email communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.

Schedule & Benefits

Mon–Thu: 8AM–5PM | Fri: 8AM–2PM

• Medical benefits, paid sick/vacation/holidays, growth opportunities, and a friendly, collaborative work environment.