Purchasing Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Inventory Leader

Hesco; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HESCO is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager in the Rocky Hill, CT area to lead procurement operations and shape inventory and supply chain strategy. You will own vendor negotiations, inventory replenishment, and budget forecasting while partnering with Customer Service, Warehouse, and Sales teams to support growth.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in purchasing within a distribution environment, and hands-on Infor SXe ERP experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that drive cost savings and support company growth.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with vendors while ensuring compliance with distributor programs and pricing tiers.
• Track supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead-time) and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Maximize annual rebate and channel incentive programs.
• Identify supply chain risks and build contingency plans.
• Manage inventory levels and stocking strategy at our warehouse, balancing service goals with cost efficiency.
• Optimize automated replenishment and purchase order processes within our Infor SXe ERP system.
• Build inventory health reports to flag at-risk or slow-moving SKUs and prevent dead stock.
• Monitor open orders and resolve delays proactively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate project needs and adjust purchasing plans.
• Track and report on inventory values and spend against departmental and company goals.
• Build demand and purchasing forecasts to guide planning decisions.
• Develop ROI models to support strategic initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Purchasing team.
• Leverage the Infor SXe ERP system and vendor portals to their full potential.
• Stay current on ERP upgrades and best practices via TUG (The User Group); occasional travel may be required.
• Champion HESCO's core values — Passion, Respect, Initiative, Dependability, and Ethics — in everything you do.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Forecasting

Inventory management

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Infor SXe ERP

Job description

HESCO is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager in the Rocky Hill, CT area to lead procurement operations and shape inventory and supply chain strategy. You will own vendor negotiations, inventory replenishment, and budget forecasting while partnering with Customer Service, Warehouse, and Sales teams to support growth.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in purchasing within a distribution environment, and hands-on Infor SXe ERP experience.