Purchasing Manager: Inventory & Vendor Strategy

Hartford Electric Supply Company; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HESCO is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, vendor relations, and inventory decisions, partnering closely with Customer Service, Warehouse, and Sales to keep operations running smoothly and support company growth.

You will own supplier negotiations, forecast demand, manage budget tracking, and optimize the Infor SXe ERP replenishment and purchasing workflows to maximize value and minimize stockouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years purchasing experience in a distribution environment.
• Hands-on expertise with Infor SXe (or a similar ERP system).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with inventory management, budget planning, and demand forecasting.
• Distribution/manufacturing experience and familiarity with electrical products are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies that drive cost savings and support growth.
• Serve as primary liaison with vendors, negotiating pricing and terms while ensuring compliance with programs and pricing tiers.
• Track supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead-time) and lead continuous improvements.
• Maximize annual rebates and channel incentive programs.
• Identify supply chain risks and build contingency plans.
• Manage inventory levels and stocking strategy; balance service with cost efficiency.
• Optimize replenishment and purchase order processes within Infor SXe.
• Build inventory health reports and flag at-risk or slow-moving SKUs; prevent dead stock.
• Monitor open orders and resolve delays proactively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate project needs and adjust purchasing plans.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Purchasing team.
• Leverage ERP and vendor portals to full potential; stay current on upgrades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Infor SXe

Job description

HESCO is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, vendor relations, and inventory decisions, partnering closely with Customer Service, Warehouse, and Sales to keep operations running smoothly and support company growth.

You will own supplier negotiations, forecast demand, manage budget tracking, and optimize the Infor SXe ERP replenishment and purchasing workflows to maximize value and minimize stockouts.